How to pronounce bonded
Say it like BON-dud. Bonded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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US American/ˈbɑndəd/BON-dud
UK British/ˈbɒndɪd/BON-did
- BON
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bonded
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-did.
What does bonded mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of bond How to pronounce bond
- Secured by bond.“bonded duties”
- Joined securely, either with adhesive, heat process or pressure.
- Synonym of bottled in bond.
Questions about saying bonded
How do you pronounce bonded?
Say BON-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑndəd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonded?
Bonded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · dud.
Is bonded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒndɪd/ (BON-did).