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