How to pronounce shrouded
Say it like SHROW-did. Shrouded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROW).
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- SHROW
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrouded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shrouded
American and British speakers say shrouded in essentially the same way: /ˈʃraʊdɪd/ in the US and /ˈʃraʊdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHROW-did.
What does shrouded mean?
- Wearing, or provided with a shroud.
- Concealed or hidden from sight, as if by a shroud.
- simple past and past participle of shroud How to pronounce shroud
Where does shrouded come from?
From Middle English schrouded, equivalent to shroud + -ed.
Words that rhyme with shrouded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrouded.
Questions about saying shrouded
How do you pronounce shrouded?
Say SHROW-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃraʊdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʃraʊdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrouded?
Shrouded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROW). Broken into parts: SHROW · did.
Do Americans and Brits say shrouded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃraʊdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈʃraʊdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.