How to pronounce fenced
Say it like FENST. Fenced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FENST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fenced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fenced
American and British speakers say fenced in essentially the same way: /fɛnst/ in the US and /fɛnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FENST.
What does fenced mean?
Words that rhyme with fenced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fenced.
Questions about saying fenced
How do you pronounce fenced?
Say FENST. The American pronunciation is /fɛnst/. In British English it is /fɛnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fenced?
Fenced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FENST.
Do Americans and Brits say fenced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛnst/ and the British form is /fɛnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.