How to Pronounce "rend"
word
rɛnd
REND
ɹˈɛnd
REND
Definition
To tear something violently or forcefully into pieces; can also mean to split apart, especially with great emotion or noise.
IPA Transcription
American English
rɛnd
British English
ɹˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REND
UK
REND
Listen in Context
He tried to rend the paper in half.
A loud cry rent the still night air.
She could rend the fabric with her bare hands.
The news of his passing rent her heart.