How to pronounce gowned
Say it like GOWND. Gowned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gowned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of gowned
American and British speakers say gowned in essentially the same way: /ɡaʊnd/ in the US and /ɡaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOWND.
What does gowned mean?
Where does gowned come from?
From gown + -ed.
Words that rhyme with gowned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gowned.
Questions about saying gowned
How do you pronounce gowned?
Say GOWND. The American pronunciation is /ɡaʊnd/. In British English it is /ɡaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gowned?
Gowned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say gowned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡaʊnd/ and the British form is /ɡaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.