How to pronounce chained
Say it like CHAYND. Chained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chained
American and British speakers say chained in essentially the same way: /tʃeɪnd/ in the US and /tʃeɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAYND.
What does chained mean?
- simple past and past participle of chain How to pronounce chain
- Bound with chains.
- Linked in a chain.
- Wearing or adorned with a chain.
Words that rhyme with chained
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chained.
Questions about saying chained
How do you pronounce chained?
Say CHAYND. The American pronunciation is /tʃeɪnd/. In British English it is /tʃeɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chained?
Chained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say chained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃeɪnd/ and the British form is /tʃeɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.