How to pronounce programmed
Say it like PROH-gramd. Programmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈproʊˌɡræmd/PROH-gramd
UK British/ˈprəʊˌɡræmd/PROH-gramd
- PROH
- gramd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Programmed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of programmed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-gramd.
What does programmed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of program How to pronounce program
- simple past and past participle of programme How to pronounce programme
- having a minister or pastor who conducts religious services.
- scheduled
Questions about saying programmed
How do you pronounce programmed?
Say PROH-gramd. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌɡræmd/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌɡræmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in programmed?
Programmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · gramd.
Is programmed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊˌɡræmd/ (PROH-gramd).