How to pronounce prender
Say it like PREN-der. Prender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREN).
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- PREN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PREN-duh.
What does prender mean?
- The power or right of taking a thing before it is offered
Where does prender come from?
Borrowed from French prendre (“to take”), from Latin prehendere (“to take”).
Questions about saying prender
How do you pronounce prender?
Say PREN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛndər/. In British English it is /ˈprɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prender?
Prender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREN). Broken into parts: PREN · der.
Is prender 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 /ˈprɛndə/ (PREN-duh).