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tender
Definition:
(nou) something that can be used as an official medium of payment (nou) someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another (nou) a formal proposal to buy at a specified price (nou) car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water (nou) a boat for communication between ship and shore (nou) ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtendə
Examples:
Grandma is very tender and nice.
The abdomen was diffusely tender and distended.
The mood is tender with a touch of melancholy.
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Common mistakes of tender pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ten-ˈder" instead of the correct "ˈten-der". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Many pronounce the "e" in "tender" as "ee", resulting in "tender" sounding like "teen-der". The correct sound is the short "e" as in "bed": /ˈtɛn.dər/. Tip: Practice saying "ten" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some people pronounce "tender" with a strong "d" sound, making it sound like "ten-der" with a hard "d". The correct pronunciation is softer: /ˈtɛn.dər/. Tip: Focus on a light touch when saying the "d".
- Dropping the final "r": In some accents, particularly non-native speakers, the final "r" may be omitted, leading to "ten-deh". This is not standard in US/UK English. Tip: Always pronounce the "r" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some may say "dender" instead of "tender", confusing the initial sound. The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "t": /ˈtɛn.dər/. Tip: Practice saying "top" to ensure the "t" sound is crisp and clear.