How to pronounce offenders
Say it like uh-FEN-derz. Offenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- uh
- FEN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offenders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of offenders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FEN-duz.
What does offenders mean?
- plural of offender How to pronounce offender
Questions about saying offenders
How do you pronounce offenders?
Say uh-FEN-derz. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛndɚz/. In British English it is /əˈfɛndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offenders?
Offenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: uh · FEN · derz.
Is offenders 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 /əˈfɛndəz/ (uh-FEN-duz).