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