How to pronounce cushioned
Say it like KUUSH-und. Cushioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH).
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- KUUSH
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cushioned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cushioned
American and British speakers say cushioned in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊʃənd/ in the US and /ˈkʊʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUSH-und.
What does cushioned mean?
- simple past and past participle of cushion How to pronounce cushion
- Furnished with a cushion or cushions; padded.
- Having cushion tires.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cushioned
How do you pronounce cushioned?
Say KUUSH-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊʃənd/. In British English it is /ˈkʊʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cushioned?
Cushioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH). Broken into parts: KUUSH · und.
Do Americans and Brits say cushioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊʃənd/ and the British form is /ˈkʊʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.