How to pronounce ended
Say it like EN-dud. Ended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ended. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ended
American and British speakers say ended in essentially the same way: /ˈɛndəd/ in the US and /ˈɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-did.
What does ended mean?
- having come or been brought to a conclusion“the harvesting was complete”“the affair is over, ended, finished”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ended
How do you pronounce ended?
Say EN-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndəd/. In British English it is /ˈɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ended?
Ended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say ended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛndəd/ and the British form is /ˈɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.