How to pronounce purdahed
Say it like PER-derd. Purdahed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɚdɚd/PER-derd
UK British/ˈpədəd/PUH-dud
- PER
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purdahed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of purdahed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUH-dud.
What does purdahed mean?
adjective
- Furnished with a purdah (“concealing curtain”).
- In a state of purdah (“system of seclusion of women in some Muslim and Hindu traditions”).“a purdahed woman”
Where does purdahed come from?
From purdah + -ed.
Questions about saying purdahed
How do you pronounce purdahed?
Say PER-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɚdɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpədəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purdahed?
Purdahed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · derd.
Is purdahed 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 /ˈpədəd/ (PUH-dud).