How to pronounce awed
Say it like AWD. Awed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of awed
American and British speakers say awed in essentially the same way: /ɔd/ in the US and /ɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWD.
What does awed mean?
- simple past and past participle of awe How to pronounce awe
- Filled with awe.
- Having or showing awe.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with awed
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Questions about saying awed
How do you pronounce awed?
Say AWD. The American pronunciation is /ɔd/. In British English it is /ɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awed?
Awed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AWD.
Do Americans and Brits say awed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔd/ and the British form is /ɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.