How to pronounce fractured
Say it like FRAK-cherd. Fractured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfræktʃɚd/FRAK-cherd
UK British/ˈfræktʃəd/FRAK-chud
- FRAK
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fractured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fractured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRAK-chud.
What does fractured mean?
adjective
- Broken into sharp pieces.
- Split into groups which disagree.“Her fractured family could never agree on anything.”
- simple past and past participle of fracture How to pronounce fracture
Words that rhyme with fractured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fractured.
Questions about saying fractured
How do you pronounce fractured?
Say FRAK-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræktʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfræktʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fractured?
Fractured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · cherd.
Is fractured 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 /ˈfræktʃəd/ (FRAK-chud).