How to pronounce powdered
Say it like POW-derd. Powdered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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US American/ˈpaʊdɚd/POW-derd
UK British/ˈpaʊdəd/POW-dud
- POW
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powdered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of powdered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-dud.
What does powdered mean?
adjective
- Which has been made into a powder.“powdered milk”
- Which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup).“powdered ladies”
- simple past and past participle of powder How to pronounce powder
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Questions about saying powdered
How do you pronounce powdered?
Say POW-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊdɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powdered?
Powdered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · derd.
Is powdered 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 /ˈpaʊdəd/ (POW-dud).