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