How to Pronounce Trend

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

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Letters

/tɹɛnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trend”

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

What does trend mean?

noun

  1. An inclination in a particular direction.

    “the trend of a coastline”

  2. A tendency.

    “There is a trend, these days, for people in films not to smoke.”

verb

  1. To have a particular direction; to run; to stretch; to tend.

    “The shore of the sea trends to the southwest.”

  2. To cause to turn; to bend.

Words that rhyme with trend

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportendmendfriendextendbend

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trend"?▾

"Trend" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trend" is /tɹɛnd/.

What does "trend" mean?▾

Trend: An inclination in a particular direction.

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