How to pronounce pendant
Say it like PEN-dunt. Pendant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pendant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pendant
American and British speakers say pendant in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛndənt/ in the US and /ˈpɛndənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-dunt.
What does pendant mean?
- A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
- A piece of jewelry which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.
- The dangling part of an earring.
Where does pendant come from?
From Anglo-Norman pendaunt, Middle French pendant, noun use of adjective.
Words that rhyme with pendant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pendant.
- independent
- dependent
- defendant
- superintendent
- attendant
- descendant
- transcendent
- ascendant
- resplendent
- interdependent
Questions about saying pendant
How do you pronounce pendant?
Say PEN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛndənt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pendant?
Pendant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say pendant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛndənt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛndənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.