How to pronounce adorned
Say it like uh-DORND. Adorned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORND).
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- uh
- DORND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adorned 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.
- DORNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of adorned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAWND.
What does adorned mean?
- simple past and past participle of adorn How to pronounce adorn
- Having been decorated or embellished through applied items or alterations (adornments).
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Words that rhyme with adorned
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Questions about saying adorned
How do you pronounce adorned?
Say uh-DORND. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔrnd/. In British English it is /əˈdɔːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adorned?
Adorned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORND). Broken into parts: uh · DORND.
Is adorned 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 /əˈdɔːnd/ (uh-DAWND).