How to pronounce preened
Say it like PREEND. Preened is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preened
American and British speakers say preened in essentially the same way: /prind/ in the US and /priːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREEND.
What does preened mean?
- simple past and past participle of preen How to pronounce preen
Words that rhyme with preened
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preened.
Questions about saying preened
How do you pronounce preened?
Say PREEND. The American pronunciation is /prind/. In British English it is /priːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preened?
Preened is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREEND.
Do Americans and Brits say preened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prind/ and the British form is /priːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.