How to pronounce experienced
Say it like ik-SPIR-ee-unst. Experienced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR).
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- ik
- SPIR
- ee
- unst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Experienced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of experienced
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: ik-SPEER-reernst.
What does experienced mean?
- having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
Where does experienced come from?
From experience + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying experienced
How do you pronounce experienced?
Say ik-SPIR-ee-unst. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɪriənst/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɪərɪənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in experienced?
Experienced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR). Broken into parts: ik · SPIR · ee · unst.
Is experienced pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ɪkˈspɪərɪənst/ (ik-SPEER-reernst).