How to pronounce structured
Say it like STRUHK-cherd. Structured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRUHK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstrʌktʃɚd/STRUHK-cherd
UK British/ˈstrʌktʃəd/STRUHK-chud
- STRUHK
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Structured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of structured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRUHK-chud.
What does structured mean?
adjective
- Having structure; organized.
- simple past and past participle of structure How to pronounce structure“He structured the loan with a twenty-year term.”
Where does structured come from?
From structure + -ed.
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Questions about saying structured
How do you pronounce structured?
Say STRUHK-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrʌktʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈstrʌktʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in structured?
Structured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: STRUHK · cherd.
Is structured 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 /ˈstrʌktʃəd/ (STRUHK-chud).