rend

How to Split "rend" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• rend — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of rend:

• IPA: /ɹɛnd/

📖 Definitions

1. rend (third-person singular simple present rends, present participle rending, simple past and past participle rent or rended)
2. rend m (plural rende, definite rendi, definite plural rendet)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English renden, from Old English rendan (“to rend, tear, cut, lacerate, cut down”), from Proto-West Germanic *(h)randijan (“to tear”), of uncertain origin. Believed by some to be the causative of Proto-Germanic *hrindaną (“to push”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱret-, *kret- (“to hit, beat”), which would make it related to Old English hrindan (“to thrust, push”). Cognate with Scots rent (“to rend, tear”), Old Frisian renda (“to tear”). An early loanword f...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare rend with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
rend	1	rend
Randi	2	ran-di
rant	1	rant
Rand	1	rand
round	1	round

🔗 Related Words

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