How to pronounce prebend
Say it like PREB-und. Prebend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce prebend. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PREB
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prebend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prebend
American and British speakers say prebend in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛbənd/ in the US and /ˈprɛbənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREB-und.
What does prebend mean?
- Political patronage employment.
- To bend in advance.
Where does prebend come from?
From Middle French prebende, from Medieval Latin prebenda, from Late Latin praebenda, from Latin praebendus, verbal adjective of praebere.
Questions about saying prebend
How do you pronounce prebend?
Say PREB-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛbənd/. In British English it is /ˈprɛbənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prebend?
Prebend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREB). Broken into parts: PREB · und.
Do Americans and Brits say prebend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛbənd/ and the British form is /ˈprɛbənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.