How to pronounce added
Say it like AD-ud. Added has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈædəd/AD-ud
UK British/ˈædɪd/AD-id
- AD
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Added pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of added
American and British speakers say added in essentially the same way: /ˈædəd/ in the US and /ˈædɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-id.
What does added mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of add How to pronounce add
Questions about saying added
How do you pronounce added?
Say AD-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəd/. In British English it is /ˈædɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in added?
Added has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say added the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəd/ and the British form is /ˈædɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.