How to pronounce tended
Say it like TEN-did. Tended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tended
American and British speakers say tended in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-did.
What does tended mean?
- simple past and past participle of tend How to pronounce tend
Words that rhyme with tended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tended.
Questions about saying tended
How do you pronounce tended?
Say TEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tended?
Tended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say tended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.