How to pronounce configured
Say it like kun-FIG-yerd. Configured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG).
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- kun
- FIG
- yerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Configured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of configured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FIG-ud.
What does configured mean?
- simple past and past participle of configure How to pronounce configure
Words that rhyme with configured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of configured.
Questions about saying configured
How do you pronounce configured?
Say kun-FIG-yerd. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɪɡjɚd/. In British English it is /kənˈfɪɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in configured?
Configured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG). Broken into parts: kun · FIG · yerd.
Is configured pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈfɪɡəd/ (kun-FIG-ud).