How to pronounce offender
Say it like uh-FEN-der. Offender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
- uh
- FEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of offender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FEN-duh.
What does offender mean?
- a person who transgresses moral or civil law
Where does offender come from?
From Middle English offendour, offender, offendir, equivalent to offend + -er.
Words that rhyme with offender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offender.
Questions about saying offender
How do you pronounce offender?
Say uh-FEN-der. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛndɚ/. In British English it is /əˈfɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offender?
Offender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: uh · FEN · der.
Is offender pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈfɛndə/ (uh-FEN-duh).