How to pronounce featured
Say it like FEE-cherd. Featured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfitʃɚd/FEE-cherd
UK British/ˈfiːtʃəd/FEE-chud
- FEE
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Featured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of featured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-chud.
What does featured mean?
adjective
- made a feature or highlight; given prominence“a featured actor”“a featured item at the sale”
- having facial features as specified; usually used in combination“a grim-featured man”
Where does featured come from?
From feature + -ed.
Questions about saying featured
How do you pronounce featured?
Say FEE-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfitʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfiːtʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in featured?
Featured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · cherd.
Is featured 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 /ˈfiːtʃəd/ (FEE-chud).