How to pronounce imagined
Say it like im-AJ-und. Imagined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ).
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- im
- AJ
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imagined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imagined
American and British speakers say imagined in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/ in the US and /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MAJ-ind.
What does imagined mean?
- Conceived or envisioned in the mind.“Never return evil for evil that's either real or imagined.”
- Only conceivable in one's mind.
- Imaginational.
- simple past and past participle of imagin
- simple past and past participle of imagine How to pronounce imagine
Questions about saying imagined
How do you pronounce imagined?
Say im-AJ-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/. In British English it is /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imagined?
Imagined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AJ). Broken into parts: im · AJ · und.
Do Americans and Brits say imagined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/ and the British form is /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.