How to Pronounce "lend itself to"
expression
ˈɫɛnd/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LEND it-SELF too / tuh / ti
lˈɛnd/ /ɪtsˈɛlf/ /tˈuː
lend it-SELF TOO
Definition
To be suitable for a particular use, purpose, or situation. It means something can be easily used or adapted for that purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛnd/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
lˈɛnd/ /ɪtsˈɛlf/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEND it-SELF too / tuh / ti
UK
lend it-SELF TOO
Listen in Context
This book lends itself to children’s story time.
The solution does not lend itself to quick fixes.
His style lends itself to comedy.
Not every movie lends itself to a sequel.