How to pronounce returned
Say it like rih-TURND. Returned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURND).
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- rih
- TURND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Returned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of returned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TURND.
What does returned mean?
- simple past and past participle of return How to pronounce return
- Bent back; angled.
- That has come back.
- Yielded as a return on an investment etc.
Words that rhyme with returned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of returned.
Questions about saying returned
How do you pronounce returned?
Say rih-TURND. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtɝnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈtɜːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in returned?
Returned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURND). Broken into parts: rih · TURND.
Is returned 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 /rɪˈtɜːnd/ (rih-TURND).