How to Pronounce "tend to do"
expression
TEND-tuh-DOO
TEND-tyoo-DOO
Definition
Used to say that someone usually does something or that something often happens in a particular way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
tˈɛnd/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEND-tuh-DOO
UK
TEND-tyoo-DOO
Listen in Context
Cats tend to sleep a lot during the day.
People tend to forget small details.
I tend to eat quickly when I'm hungry.
Kids tend to get excited about new things.