How to pronounce functioned
Say it like FUHNGK-shund. Functioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK).
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- FUHNGK
- shund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Functioned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of functioned
American and British speakers say functioned in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/ in the US and /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNGK-shund.
What does functioned mean?
- simple past and past participle of function How to pronounce function
Questions about saying functioned
How do you pronounce functioned?
Say FUHNGK-shund. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/. In British English it is /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in functioned?
Functioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: FUHNGK · shund.
Do Americans and Brits say functioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/ and the British form is /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.