How to pronounce stringed
Say it like STRINGD. Stringed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRINGD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stringed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRINGDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stringed
American and British speakers say stringed in essentially the same way: /strɪŋd/ in the US and /strɪŋd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRINGD.
What does stringed mean?
- Having strings“The violin is a stringed instrument but without frets.”
- simple past and past participle of string How to pronounce string
Where does stringed come from?
From Middle English strynged, y-strenged, equivalent to string + -ed.
Words that rhyme with stringed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stringed.
Questions about saying stringed
How do you pronounce stringed?
Say STRINGD. The American pronunciation is /strɪŋd/. In British English it is /strɪŋd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stringed?
Stringed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRINGD.
Do Americans and Brits say stringed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strɪŋd/ and the British form is /strɪŋd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.