How to pronounce oldfashioned
Say it like ohld-FASH-und. Oldfashioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FASH).
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- ohld
- FASH
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldfashioned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oldfashioned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ohld-FASH-und.
What does oldfashioned mean?
- Rare form of old-fashioned.
Words that rhyme with oldfashioned
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Questions about saying oldfashioned
How do you pronounce oldfashioned?
Say ohld-FASH-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊldˈfæʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oldfashioned?
Oldfashioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FASH). Broken into parts: ohld · FASH · und.
Is oldfashioned pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊldˈfæʃənd/ (ohld-FASH-und).