How to pronounce offended
Say it like uh-FEN-dud. Offended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
- uh
- FEN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of offended
American and British speakers say offended in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛndəd/ in the US and /əˈfɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEN-did.
What does offended mean?
- simple past and past participle of offend How to pronounce offend
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Words that rhyme with offended
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Questions about saying offended
How do you pronounce offended?
Say uh-FEN-dud. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛndəd/. In British English it is /əˈfɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offended?
Offended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: uh · FEN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say offended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛndəd/ and the British form is /əˈfɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.