How to pronounce tenders
Say it like TEN-derz. Tenders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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US American/ˈtɛndɚz/TEN-derz
UK British/ˈtɛndəz/TEN-duz
- TEN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tenders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-duz.
What does tenders mean?
noun
- plural of tender How to pronounce tender
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tender How to pronounce tender
Questions about saying tenders
How do you pronounce tenders?
Say TEN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenders?
Tenders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · derz.
Is tenders 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 /ˈtɛndəz/ (TEN-duz).