How to pronounce flooded
Say it like FLUHD-ud. Flooded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD).
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- FLUHD
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flooded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flooded
American and British speakers say flooded in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌdəd/ in the US and /ˈflʌdəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHD-ud.
What does flooded mean?
- covered with water“the main deck was afloat (or awash)”“the monsoon left the whole place awash”
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Questions about saying flooded
How do you pronounce flooded?
Say FLUHD-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌdəd/. In British English it is /ˈflʌdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flooded?
Flooded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: FLUHD · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say flooded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌdəd/ and the British form is /ˈflʌdəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.