To pronounce "bartender", say BART-end-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/
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"bartender" has 3 syllables: bart-end-er. It rhymes with tender and render, if that helps it stick.
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"Bartender" has 3 syllables: bart · end · er.
The IPA transcription of "bartender" is /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/.
Bartender: One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar.
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