How to pronounce jaded
Say it like JAY-dud. Jaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY).
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- JAY
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jaded
American and British speakers say jaded in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒeɪdəd/ in the US and /ˈdʒeɪdəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAY-dud.
What does jaded mean?
- Bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.
- Worn out, wearied, exhausted or lacking enthusiasm, due to age or experience.
- Made callous or cynically insensitive, by experience.
- simple past and past participle of jade How to pronounce jade
Where does jaded come from?
From jade (“worn-out horse”), possibly from Old Norse jalda (“mare”).
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Words that rhyme with jaded
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Questions about saying jaded
How do you pronounce jaded?
Say JAY-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪdəd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaded?
Jaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY). Broken into parts: JAY · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say jaded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒeɪdəd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒeɪdəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.