How to pronounce offered
Say it like AW-ferd. Offered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔfɚd/AW-ferd
UK British/ˈɒfəd/OF-ud
- AW
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of offered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OF-ud.
What does offered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of offer How to pronounce offer
Questions about saying offered
How do you pronounce offered?
Say AW-ferd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɒfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offered?
Offered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · ferd.
Is offered 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 /ˈɒfəd/ (OF-ud).