How to pronounce pardoned
Say it like PAR-dund. Pardoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- dund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pardoned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pardoned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-dund.
What does pardoned mean?
- simple past and past participle of pardon How to pronounce pardon
- Forgiven for wrongdoing.
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Words that rhyme with pardoned
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Questions about saying pardoned
How do you pronounce pardoned?
Say PAR-dund. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrdənd/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːdənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pardoned?
Pardoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · dund.
Is pardoned 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 /ˈpɑːdənd/ (PAH-dund).