lend

How to Split "lend" into Syllables

The word lend is divided into 1 syllables: lend. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lend — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lend:

• IPA: /lɛnd/

📖 Definitions

1. lend (third-person singular simple present lends, present participle lending, simple past and past participle lent)
2. To afford; to grant or furnish in general.

📚 Word Origin & History

From earlier len (with excrescent -d, as in sound, round, etc.), from Middle English lenen, lænen, from Old English lǣnan (“to lend; give, grant, lease”), from Proto-West Germanic *laihnijan, from Proto-Germanic *laihnijaną (“to loan”), from Proto-Germanic *laihną (“loan”), from Proto-Indo-European *leykʷ- (“to leave, leave over”). Cognate with Scots len, lend (“to lend”), West Frisian liene (“to lend, borrow, loan”), Dutch lenen (“to lend, borrow, loan”), Danish...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down lend into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lend with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lend	1	lend
Lynnette	3	lyn-net-te
lamented	3	la-ment-ed
Lind	1	lind
Lamont	2	la-mont

🔗 Related Words

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