How to pronounce spender
Say it like SPEN-der. Spender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEN).
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- SPEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPENSay 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 spender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEN-duh.
What does spender mean?
- A person who spends money.
Where does spender come from?
Inherited from Middle English spendere, equivalent to spend + -er.
Words that rhyme with spender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spender.
Questions about saying spender
How do you pronounce spender?
Say SPEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spender?
Spender has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEN). Broken into parts: SPEN · der.
Is spender 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 /ˈspɛndə/ (SPEN-duh).