How to pronounce tendon
Say it like TEN-dun. Tendon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tendon 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tendon
American and British speakers say tendon in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛndən/ in the US and /ˈtɛndən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-dun.
What does tendon mean?
- A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.
- The hamstring of a quadruped.
- A wire or bar used to strengthen prestressed concrete.
- Tempura donburi, a bowl of rice topped with vegetables or seafood fried in batter.
Questions about saying tendon
How do you pronounce tendon?
Say TEN-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndən/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendon?
Tendon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say tendon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛndən/ and the British form is /ˈtɛndən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.