How to pronounce arranged
Say it like uh-RAYNJD. Arranged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJD).
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- uh
- RAYNJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arranged 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.
- RAYNJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of arranged
American and British speakers say arranged in essentially the same way: /əˈreɪndʒd/ in the US and /əˈreɪndʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAYNJD.
What does arranged mean?
- disposed or placed in a particular kind of order“the carefully arranged chessmen”“haphazardly arranged interlobular septa”
- planned in advance“an arranged marriage”
- deliberately arranged for effect“one of those artfully staged photographs”
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Words that rhyme with arranged
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Questions about saying arranged
How do you pronounce arranged?
Say uh-RAYNJD. The American pronunciation is /əˈreɪndʒd/. In British English it is /əˈreɪndʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arranged?
Arranged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJD). Broken into parts: uh · RAYNJD.
Do Americans and Brits say arranged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈreɪndʒd/ and the British form is /əˈreɪndʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.