How to pronounce included
Say it like in-KLOO-dud. Included has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- in
- KLOO
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Included pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of included
American and British speakers say included in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkludəd/ in the US and /ɪnˈkluːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KLOO-did.
What does included mean?
- enclosed in the same envelope or package“the included check”
Questions about saying included
How do you pronounce included?
Say in-KLOO-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkludəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkluːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in included?
Included has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: in · KLOO · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say included the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkludəd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈkluːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.