How to pronounce mended
Say it like MEN-did. Mended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mended
American and British speakers say mended in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˈmɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-did.
What does mended mean?
- simple past and past participle of mend How to pronounce mend
Words that rhyme with mended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mended.
Questions about saying mended
How do you pronounce mended?
Say MEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mended?
Mended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say mended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈmɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.