How to pronounce protend
Say it like proh-TEND. Protend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEND).
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- proh
- TEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of protend
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-TEND.
What does protend mean?
- To consciously experience in anticipation; to experience protention.
Where does protend come from?
Borrowed from Latin protendere, from pro (“before, forth”) + tendere (“to stretch”).
Words that rhyme with protend
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Questions about saying protend
How do you pronounce protend?
Say proh-TEND. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtɛnd/. In British English it is /prəʊˈtɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protend?
Protend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEND). Broken into parts: proh · TEND.
Is protend pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈtɛnd/ (proh-TEND).