How to pronounce informed
Say it like in-FORMD. Informed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD).
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- in
- FORMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informed 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.
- FORMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of informed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAWMD.
What does informed mean?
- having much knowledge or education“an informed public”“informed opinion”
Where does informed come from?
From inform + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with informed
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Questions about saying informed
How do you pronounce informed?
Say in-FORMD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrmd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informed?
Informed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD). Broken into parts: in · FORMD.
Is informed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈfɔːmd/ (in-FAWMD).