How to Pronounce Lending

To pronounce "lending", say LEND-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

LEND-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lending”

"lending" has 2 syllables: lend-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does lending mean?

verb

  1. To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

    “I lent her 10 euros to pay for the train tickets, and she paid me back the next day.”

  2. To make a loan.

noun

  1. The action of, or an instance of the action of the verb to lend.

adjective

  1. That lends.

    “a lending library”

Synonyms

borrow

Words that rhyme with lending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattending

Related words

loancontributeimpartbringbestowaddloanerborrower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lending"?▾

"Lending" has 2 syllables: lend · ing.

What does "lending" mean?▾

Lending: To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

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