How to pronounce pilfered
Say it like PIL-ferd. Pilfered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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US American/ˈpɪlfɚd/PIL-ferd
UK British/ˈpɪlfəd/PIL-fud
- PIL
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilfered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pilfered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIL-fud.
What does pilfered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of pilfer How to pronounce pilfer
Questions about saying pilfered
How do you pronounce pilfered?
Say PIL-ferd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilfered?
Pilfered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · ferd.
Is pilfered 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 /ˈpɪlfəd/ (PIL-fud).