How to Pronounce Tender

To pronounce "tender", say TEND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tender”

"tender" has 2 syllables: tend-er. It rhymes with render and splendor, if that helps it stick.

What does tender mean?

noun

  1. Care, kind concern, regard.
  2. The inner flight muscle (pectoralis minor) of poultry.

adjective

  1. Sensitive or painful to the touch.
  2. Easily bruised or injured; not firm or hard; delicate.

    “tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit”

Synonyms

nesh

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Words that rhyme with tender

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rendersplendorslenderengendersurrenderpretendervendorbendercontenderfenderoffendertransgender

Related words

delicatesentimentaltenderizedsoftfondtippyaffectionatevulnerable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tender"?▾

"Tender" has 2 syllables: tend · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tender"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tender" is /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/.

What does "tender" mean?▾

Tender: Care, kind concern, regard.

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