How to pronounce beckoned
Say it like BEK-und. Beckoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEK).
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- BEK
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beckoned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beckoned
American and British speakers say beckoned in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛkənd/ in the US and /ˈbɛkənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEK-und.
What does beckoned mean?
- simple past and past participle of beckon How to pronounce beckon
Words that rhyme with beckoned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beckoned.
Questions about saying beckoned
How do you pronounce beckoned?
Say BEK-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛkənd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beckoned?
Beckoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEK). Broken into parts: BEK · und.
Do Americans and Brits say beckoned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛkənd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛkənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.