How to pronounce differed
Say it like DIF-erd. Differed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF).
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US American/ˈdɪfɚd/DIF-erd
UK British/ˈdɪfəd/DIF-ud
- DIF
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Differed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of differed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIF-ud.
What does differed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of differ How to pronounce differ
Questions about saying differed
How do you pronounce differed?
Say DIF-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈdɪfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in differed?
Differed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF). Broken into parts: DIF · erd.
Is differed 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 /ˈdɪfəd/ (DIF-ud).