How to pronounce performed
Say it like per-FORMD. Performed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD).
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- per
- FORMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Performed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of performed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FAWMD.
What does performed mean?
- simple past and past participle of perform How to pronounce perform
Words that rhyme with performed
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Questions about saying performed
How do you pronounce performed?
Say per-FORMD. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɔrmd/. In British English it is /pəˈfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in performed?
Performed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD). Broken into parts: per · FORMD.
Is performed 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 /pəˈfɔːmd/ (puh-FAWMD).