How to pronounce natured
Say it like NAY-cherd. Natured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of natured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-chud.
What does natured mean?
- Having or possessing the specified disposition or temperament.
- simple past and past participle of nature How to pronounce nature
Where does natured come from?
From nature + -ed.
Questions about saying natured
How do you pronounce natured?
Say NAY-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in natured?
Natured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · cherd.
Is natured 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 /ˈneɪtʃəd/ (NAY-chud).