How to Pronounce Bends

To pronounce "bends", say BENDS — one syllable, IPA /bɛndz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɛndz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bends”

"bends" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with contends and amends, if that helps it stick.

What does bends mean?

noun

  1. A curve.

    “There's a sharp bend in the road ahead.”

  2. Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.

verb

  1. To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

    “Don’t bend your knees.”

  2. To become curved.

    “Look at the trees bending in the wind.”

noun

  1. The thickest and strongest planks in a wooden ship's side, wales.

Words that rhyme with bends

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendsamendsascendsextendscommendstranscendsbefriendsportendsendsdividendsbookendsdescends

Related words

aeroembolismessesdoubleslooksbandsbindscomplies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bends"?▾

"Bends" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bends"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bends" is /bɛndz/.

What does "bends" mean?▾

Bends: A curve.

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