How to Pronounce Tended

To pronounce "tended", say TEND-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɛndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tended”

"tended" has 2 syllables: tend-ed. It rhymes with extended and splendid, if that helps it stick.

What does tended mean?

verb

  1. (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
  2. (followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.

    “It tends to snow here in winter.”

verb

  1. (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)

    “We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.”

  2. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.

    “Shepherds tend their flocks.”

verb

  1. To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.

Synonyms

guardlook afterwatchattend tocare forministernursesee to

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Words that rhyme with tended

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extendedsplendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedapprehendedamendedattendedcomprehendedpretendedsuspended

Related words

leanruninclineaimedattemptedbeencommonlyextended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tended"?▾

"Tended" has 2 syllables: tend · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "tended"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tended" is /ˈtɛndɪd/.

What does "tended" mean?▾

Tended: (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

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