How to pronounce famed
Say it like FAYMD. Famed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Famed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of famed
American and British speakers say famed in essentially the same way: /feɪmd/ in the US and /feɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYMD.
What does famed mean?
- Having fame; famous or noted.
Where does famed come from?
From fame + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with famed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of famed.
Questions about saying famed
How do you pronounce famed?
Say FAYMD. The American pronunciation is /feɪmd/. In British English it is /feɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in famed?
Famed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say famed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪmd/ and the British form is /feɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.