How to pronounce reasoned
Say it like REE-zund. Reasoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- zund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reasoned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reasoned
American and British speakers say reasoned in essentially the same way: /ˈrizənd/ in the US and /ˈriːzənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-zund.
What does reasoned mean?
- based on reasoning; being the result of logical thought
- simple past and past participle of reason How to pronounce reason
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Words that rhyme with reasoned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reasoned.
Questions about saying reasoned
How do you pronounce reasoned?
Say REE-zund. The American pronunciation is /ˈrizənd/. In British English it is /ˈriːzənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reasoned?
Reasoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · zund.
Do Americans and Brits say reasoned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrizənd/ and the British form is /ˈriːzənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.