How to pronounce awarded
Say it like uh-WOR-did. Awarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- uh
- WOR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awarded 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.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of awarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-WAW-did.
What does awarded mean?
- simple past and past participle of award How to pronounce award
Words that rhyme with awarded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awarded.
Questions about saying awarded
How do you pronounce awarded?
Say uh-WOR-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɔrdɪd/. In British English it is /əˈwɔːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awarded?
Awarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: uh · WOR · did.
Is awarded 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 /əˈwɔːdɪd/ (uh-WAW-did).