How to pronounce offends
Say it like uh-FENDZ. Offends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FENDZ).
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- uh
- FENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offends 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.
- FENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of offends
American and British speakers say offends in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛndz/ in the US and /əˈfɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FENDZ.
What does offends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of offend How to pronounce offend
Words that rhyme with offends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offends.
Questions about saying offends
How do you pronounce offends?
Say uh-FENDZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛndz/. In British English it is /əˈfɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offends?
Offends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FENDZ). Broken into parts: uh · FENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say offends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛndz/ and the British form is /əˈfɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.