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