How to pronounce adored
Say it like uh-DORD. Adored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORD).
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- uh
- DORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of adored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAWD.
What does adored mean?
- simple past and past participle of adore How to pronounce adore
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Words that rhyme with adored
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Questions about saying adored
How do you pronounce adored?
Say uh-DORD. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔrd/. In British English it is /əˈdɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adored?
Adored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORD). Broken into parts: uh · DORD.
Is adored 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 /əˈdɔːd/ (uh-DAWD).