How to Pronounce Subtend

To pronounce "subtend", say SUBT-end — 2 syllables, IPA /sʌbˈtɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/sʌbˈtɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subtend”

"subtend" has 2 syllables: subt-end.

What does subtend mean?

verb

  1. To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.
  2. (also mathematics) To extend or stretch opposite something; to be part of a straight or curved line that is opposite to and delimits an angle.

    “A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subtend"?▾

"Subtend" has 2 syllables: subt · end.

What is the IPA transcription of "subtend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subtend" is /sʌbˈtɛnd/.

What does "subtend" mean?▾

Subtend: To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.

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