How to Pronounce "tender for"
expression
ˈtɛndɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
TEN-der for
tˈɛndɐ/ /fˈɔː
TEN-duh for
Definition
To formally offer to do work or provide goods, usually through a written bid, especially in response to a public request from a company or government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛndɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
tˈɛndɐ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEN-der for
UK
TEN-duh for
Listen in Context
Three companies decided to tender for the new bridge project.
We plan to tender for the government cleaning contract.
They will tender for the supply of school lunches next year.
Several international firms are preparing to tender for the airport expansion.