How to pronounce followed
Say it like FOL-ohd. Followed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL).
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US American/ˈfɑloʊd/FOL-ohd
UK British/ˈfɒləʊd/FOL-ohd
- FOL
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Followed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of followed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOL-ohd.
What does followed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of follow How to pronounce follow
Questions about saying followed
How do you pronounce followed?
Say FOL-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈfɒləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in followed?
Followed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOL). Broken into parts: FOL · ohd.
Is followed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒləʊd/ (FOL-ohd).