How to pronounce surrendered
Say it like suh-REN-derd. Surrendered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN).
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- suh
- REN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surrendered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of surrendered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-REN-dud.
What does surrendered mean?
- simple past and past participle of surrender How to pronounce surrender
Questions about saying surrendered
How do you pronounce surrendered?
Say suh-REN-derd. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɛndɚd/. In British English it is /səˈrɛndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surrendered?
Surrendered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN). Broken into parts: suh · REN · derd.
Is surrendered 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 /səˈrɛndəd/ (suh-REN-dud).