How to pronounce adhered
Say it like ad-HEERD. Adhered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEERD).
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- ad
- HEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adhered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adhered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ad-HEERD.
What does adhered mean?
- simple past and past participle of adhere How to pronounce adhere
Words that rhyme with adhered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adhered.
Questions about saying adhered
How do you pronounce adhered?
Say ad-HEERD. The American pronunciation is /ædˈhɪrd/. In British English it is /ædˈhɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adhered?
Adhered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEERD). Broken into parts: ad · HEERD.
Is adhered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ædˈhɪəd/ (ad-HEERD).