How to pronounce examined
Say it like ig-ZAM-und. Examined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
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- ig
- ZAM
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Examined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of examined
American and British speakers say examined in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzæmənd/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAM-ind.
What does examined mean?
- simple past and past participle of examine How to pronounce examine
Questions about saying examined
How do you pronounce examined?
Say ig-ZAM-und. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæmənd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in examined?
Examined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ig · ZAM · und.
Do Americans and Brits say examined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzæmənd/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.