How to pronounce stranded
Say it like STRAN-did. Stranded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAN).
- STRAN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stranded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stranded
American and British speakers say stranded in essentially the same way: /ˈstrændɪd/ in the US and /ˈstrændɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAN-did.
What does stranded mean?
- simple past and past participle of strand How to pronounce strand
- Abandoned or marooned.
- Run aground on a shore or reef.
- Not having any expressed complement.
Where does stranded come from?
From strand + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stranded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stranded.
Questions about saying stranded
How do you pronounce stranded?
Say STRAN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrændɪd/. In British English it is /ˈstrændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stranded?
Stranded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAN). Broken into parts: STRAN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say stranded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrændɪd/ and the British form is /ˈstrændɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.