How to pronounce offend
offend
/əˈfend/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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Offend, sound by sound
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce offend?
Offend is pronounced /əˈfend/ in American English.
How many syllables are in offend?
Offend has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in offend?
The second syllable: /əˈfend/.