How to pronounce lends
Say it like LENDZ. Lends is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lends pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lends
American and British speakers say lends in essentially the same way: /lɛndz/ in the US and /lɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LENDZ.
What does lends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lend How to pronounce lend
Words that rhyme with lends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lends.
Questions about saying lends
How do you pronounce lends?
Say LENDZ. The American pronunciation is /lɛndz/. In British English it is /lɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lends?
Lends is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛndz/ and the British form is /lɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.