How to pronounce amended
Say it like uh-MEN-did. Amended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- uh
- MEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amended 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amended
American and British speakers say amended in essentially the same way: /əˈmɛndɪd/ in the US and /əˈmɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEN-did.
What does amended mean?
- of legislation
- modified for the better“his amended ways”
Words that rhyme with amended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amended.
Questions about saying amended
How do you pronounce amended?
Say uh-MEN-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɛndɪd/. In British English it is /əˈmɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amended?
Amended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: uh · MEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say amended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɛndɪd/ and the British form is /əˈmɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.