How to pronounce subtend
Say it like sub-TEND. Subtend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEND).
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- sub
- TEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subtend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of subtend
American and British speakers say subtend in essentially the same way: /sʌbˈtɛnd/ in the US and /sʌbˈtɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-TEND.
What does subtend mean?
- To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.“A 43° angle subtends an arc of about 0.75 meters on a circle with a radius of 1 meter.”
- To extend or stretch opposite something; to be part of a straight or curved line that is opposite to and delimits an angle.“A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle.”
- To form the central angle of a circle underneath an arc.“The points A and B on the circumference form the arc AB, which subtends the central angle θ.”
Words that rhyme with subtend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subtend.
Questions about saying subtend
How do you pronounce subtend?
Say sub-TEND. The American pronunciation is /sʌbˈtɛnd/. In British English it is /sʌbˈtɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subtend?
Subtend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEND). Broken into parts: sub · TEND.
Do Americans and Brits say subtend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌbˈtɛnd/ and the British form is /sʌbˈtɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.