How to pronounce tendering
Say it like TEN-duh-ring. Tendering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tendering 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tendering
American and British speakers say tendering in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɛndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-duh-ring.
What does tendering mean?
- present participle and gerund of tender How to pronounce tender
- The offering of a tender, or bid.
Words that rhyme with tendering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tendering.
Questions about saying tendering
How do you pronounce tendering?
Say TEN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendering?
Tendering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say tendering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.