How to pronounce scanned
Say it like SKAND. Scanned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scanned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of scanned
American and British speakers say scanned in essentially the same way: /skænd/ in the US and /skænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAND.
What does scanned mean?
- Converted to a digital format using a scanner.
- Seen, looked at.
- simple past and past participle of scan How to pronounce scan
Words that rhyme with scanned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scanned.
Questions about saying scanned
How do you pronounce scanned?
Say SKAND. The American pronunciation is /skænd/. In British English it is /skænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scanned?
Scanned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAND.
Do Americans and Brits say scanned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skænd/ and the British form is /skænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.