How to pronounce sender
Say it like SEN-der. Sender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-duh.
What does sender mean?
- Someone who sends.“The package was addressed to someone we didn't know, so we returned it to the sender.”
- A device or component that transmits, as in telegraphy or computer networks.
Where does sender come from?
From send + -er.
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Words that rhyme with sender
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Questions about saying sender
How do you pronounce sender?
Say SEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sender?
Sender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · der.
Is sender 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 /ˈsɛndə/ (SEN-duh).