How to pronounce pondered
Say it like PON-derd. Pondered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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US American/ˈpɑndɚd/PON-derd
UK British/ˈpɒndəd/PON-dud
- PON
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pondered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pondered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-dud.
What does pondered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of ponder How to pronounce ponder
Questions about saying pondered
How do you pronounce pondered?
Say PON-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑndɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɒndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pondered?
Pondered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · derd.
Is pondered 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 /ˈpɒndəd/ (PON-dud).