How to pronounce tendons
Say it like TEN-dunz. Tendons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- dunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tendons 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.
- dunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tendons
American and British speakers say tendons in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛndənz/ in the US and /ˈtɛndənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-dunz.
What does tendons mean?
- plural of tendon How to pronounce tendon
Questions about saying tendons
How do you pronounce tendons?
Say TEN-dunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndənz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendons?
Tendons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · dunz.
Do Americans and Brits say tendons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛndənz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛndənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.