How to pronounce tendered
Say it like TEN-derd. Tendered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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US American/ˈtɛndɚd/TEN-derd
UK British/ˈtɛndəd/TEN-dud
- TEN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tendered 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.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tendered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-dud.
What does tendered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of tender How to pronounce tender
Questions about saying tendered
How do you pronounce tendered?
Say TEN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendered?
Tendered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · derd.
Is tendered 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 /ˈtɛndəd/ (TEN-dud).