How to pronounce cordoned
Say it like KOR-dund. Cordoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrdənd/KOR-dund
UK British/ˈkɔːdənd/KAW-dund
- KOR
- dund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordoned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cordoned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-dund.
What does cordoned mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of cordon How to pronounce cordon
Questions about saying cordoned
How do you pronounce cordoned?
Say KOR-dund. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdənd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordoned?
Cordoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · dund.
Is cordoned 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 /ˈkɔːdənd/ (KAW-dund).