How to Pronounce Send

To pronounce "send", say SEND — one syllable, IPA /sɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/sɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “send”

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

What does send mean?

noun

The rising motion of water as a wave passes; a surge; the upward angular displacement of a vessel, opposed to pitch, the correlative downward movement.

noun

An operation in which data is transmitted.
A messenger, especially one sent to fetch the bride.

verb

To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another.
“Every day at two o'clock, he sends his secretary out to buy him a coffee.”
To excite, delight, or thrill (someone).

Synonyms

broadcast emit mail

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Words that rhyme with send

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contend comprehend apprehend transcend commend condescend attend portend mend friend extend bend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "send"?▾

"Send" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "send"?▾

The IPA transcription of "send" is /sɛnd/.

What does "send" mean?▾

Send: The rising motion of water as a wave passes; a surge; the upward angular displacement of a vessel, opposed to pitch, the correlative downward movement.

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