The word "isende" is a common term used in the Zulu language, which is predominantly spoken in South Africa. It is a noun that refers to a type of traditional African beadwork necklace that is often worn as a symbol of cultural pride. The correct pronunciation of "isende" is [iˈsende], with the stress on the first syllable. The sound "s" is pronounced like a voiceless alveolar fricative, while the "e" at the end is pronounced with a short, unstressed schwa sound.