How to pronounce sends
Say it like SENDZ. Sends is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sends pronunciation, sound by sound
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- SENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sends
American and British speakers say sends in essentially the same way: /sɛndz/ in the US and /sɛndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SENDZ.
What does sends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of send How to pronounce send
Words that rhyme with sends
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sends.
Questions about saying sends
How do you pronounce sends?
Say SENDZ. The American pronunciation is /sɛndz/. In British English it is /sɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sends?
Sends is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SENDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛndz/ and the British form is /sɛndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.