How to Pronounce Blend

To pronounce "blend", say BLEND — one syllable, IPA /blɛnd/. 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

/blɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blend”

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

What does blend mean?

noun

  1. A mixture of two or more things.

    “Our department has a good blend of experienced workers and young promise.”

  2. A word formed by combining two other words; a grammatical contamination, portmanteau word.

verb

  1. To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other.

    “To make hummus you need to blend chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.”

  2. To be mingled or mixed.

Synonyms

combinationmixmixturefrankenwordportmanteauportmanteau word

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Words that rhyme with blend

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contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportendmendfriendextendbend

Related words

intermingleimmixintermixmixcommingleimmingleconflatemeld

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blend"?▾

"Blend" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blend" is /blɛnd/.

What does "blend" mean?▾

Blend: A mixture of two or more things.

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