How to pronounce floundered
Say it like FLOWN-derd. Floundered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOWN).
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- FLOWN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floundered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of floundered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLOWN-dud.
What does floundered mean?
- simple past and past participle of flounder How to pronounce flounder
Questions about saying floundered
How do you pronounce floundered?
Say FLOWN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊndɚd/. In British English it is /ˈflaʊndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floundered?
Floundered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOWN). Broken into parts: FLOWN · derd.
Is floundered 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 /ˈflaʊndəd/ (FLOWN-dud).