How to Pronounce Fend

To pronounce "fend", say FEND — one syllable, IPA /fɛnd/. 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

/fɛnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fend”

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

What does fend mean?

noun

  1. Self-support; taking care of one's own well-being.

verb

  1. To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
  2. (except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).

Words that rhyme with fend

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportendmendfriendextendbend

Related words

userelymanagepreventstandavoiddefendavoiding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fend"?▾

"Fend" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fend" is /fɛnd/.

What does "fend" mean?▾

Fend: Self-support; taking care of one's own well-being.

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