How to pronounce fended
Say it like FEN-did. Fended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fended
American and British speakers say fended in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˈfɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-did.
What does fended mean?
- simple past and past participle of fend How to pronounce fend
Words that rhyme with fended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fended.
Questions about saying fended
How do you pronounce fended?
Say FEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fended?
Fended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say fended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.