How to Pronounce "amends"
word
/əˈmɛndz/
uh-MENDZ
/ɐmˈɛndz/
uh-MENDZ
Definition
Amends are actions or things you do to correct a wrong or hurt you have caused someone, often by apologizing or offering compensation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈmɛndz/
British English
/ɐmˈɛndz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MENDZ
UK
uh-MENDZ
Listen in Context
He tried to amends for his mistake by helping her.
She made amends by apologizing.
It is important to make amends when you hurt someone.
After their argument, Tom wanted to make amends with his friend.