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