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How to pronounce bartender

bartender
/ˈbɑːrtendər/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Bartender, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Have you ever worked as a bartender before?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce bartender?

Bartender is pronounced /ˈbɑːrtendər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in bartender?

Bartender has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in bartender?

The first syllable: /ˈbɑːrtendər/.

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