How to Pronounce Lender

To pronounce "lender", say LEND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛndɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɛndɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lender”

"lender" has 2 syllables: lend-er. It rhymes with tender and render, if that helps it stick.

What does lender mean?

noun

  1. One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.

Antonyms

borrower

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Words that rhyme with lender

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenderrendersplendorslenderengendersurrenderpretendervendorbendercontenderfenderoffender

Related words

loanerloanfinanciercreditorborrowerfunderborrowinglessor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lender"?▾

"Lender" has 2 syllables: lend · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "lender"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lender" is /ˈlɛndɚ/.

What does "lender" mean?▾

Lender: One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.

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