How to pronounce pampered
Say it like PAM-perd. Pampered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAM).
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US American/ˈpæmpɚd/PAM-perd
UK British/ˈpæmpəd/PAM-pud
- PAM
- perd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pampered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- perdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pampered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAM-pud.
What does pampered mean?
adjective
- Treated with excessive attention and care; spoiled or overindulged.
- simple past and past participle of pamper How to pronounce pamper
Questions about saying pampered
How do you pronounce pampered?
Say PAM-perd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæmpɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpæmpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pampered?
Pampered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAM). Broken into parts: PAM · perd.
Is pampered 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 /ˈpæmpəd/ (PAM-pud).