To pronounce "slender", say SLEND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslɛndə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈslɛndə/
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"slender" has 2 syllables: slend-er. It rhymes with tender and render, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“A rod is a long slender pole used for angling.”
“Being a person of slender means, he was unable to afford any luxuries.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Slender" has 2 syllables: slend · er.
The IPA transcription of "slender" is /ˈslɛndə/.
Slender: Thin; slim.
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