How to pronounce lending
Say it like LEN-ding. Lending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lending
American and British speakers say lending in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEN-ding.
What does lending mean?
- disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lending.
Questions about saying lending
How do you pronounce lending?
Say LEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lending?
Lending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say lending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.