How to pronounce membered
Say it like MEM-berd. Membered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM).
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US American/ˈmɛmbɚd/MEM-berd
UK British/ˈmɛmbəd/MEM-bud
- MEM
- berd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Membered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- berdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of membered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEM-bud.
What does membered mean?
adjective
- Having a specified number of members.
- Having limbs.
- Having legs of a different tincture from that of the body.
Where does membered come from?
From member + -ed.
Questions about saying membered
How do you pronounce membered?
Say MEM-berd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛmbɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛmbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in membered?
Membered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM). Broken into parts: MEM · berd.
Is membered 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 /ˈmɛmbəd/ (MEM-bud).