tender
/ˈtɛndər/
Syllables ten·der
Stress TEN-der
Phonics Breakdown
ten
/tɛn/
short e
der
/dər/
er schwa
Meaning
gentle, soft, or showing care; not hard or tough
Sound Reference
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ten=/tɛn/(ten) + der=/dər/(mother)
Example
The meat is tender and easy to eat.