How to pronounce perfumed
Say it like per-FYOOMD. Perfumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOMD).
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- per
- FYOOMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfumed 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.
- FYOOMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of perfumed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FYOOMD.
What does perfumed mean?
- Scented, having been given a pleasant smell.“The perfumed pages of the letter contrasted with its doleful writing.”
- simple past and past participle of perfume How to pronounce perfume
Where does perfumed come from?
From perfume (noun and verb) + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with perfumed
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Questions about saying perfumed
How do you pronounce perfumed?
Say per-FYOOMD. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfjumd/. In British English it is /pəˈfjuːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfumed?
Perfumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOMD). Broken into parts: per · FYOOMD.
Is perfumed 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 /pəˈfjuːmd/ (puh-FYOOMD).