How to Pronounce Pending

To pronounce "pending", say PEND-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛndɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pending”

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

What does pending mean?

verb

  1. To hang down.
  2. To arch over (something); to vault.

verb

  1. To pen; to confine.

verb

  1. To consider pending; to delay or postpone (something).

Words that rhyme with pending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattendingpretending

Related words

unfinishedunanswereduncollectedunliquidatedunmetunsolvedunresolvedundelivered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pending"?▾

"Pending" has 2 syllables: pend · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pending"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pending" is /ˈpɛndɪŋ/.

What does "pending" mean?▾

Pending: To hang down.

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