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