How to pronounce planned
Say it like PLAND. Planned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of planned
American and British speakers say planned in essentially the same way: /plænd/ in the US and /plænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAND.
What does planned mean?
- designed or carried out according to a plan“the planned outlays for new equipment”
- with planning and intention“with malice aforethought”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with planned
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Questions about saying planned
How do you pronounce planned?
Say PLAND. The American pronunciation is /plænd/. In British English it is /plænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planned?
Planned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAND.
Do Americans and Brits say planned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plænd/ and the British form is /plænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.