How to pronounce treasured
Say it like TREZH-erd. Treasured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREZH).
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- TREZH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treasured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of treasured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TREZH-ud.
What does treasured mean?
- Valued; especially, having a personal value.
- simple past and past participle of treasure How to pronounce treasure
Where does treasured come from?
From treasure + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with treasured
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Questions about saying treasured
How do you pronounce treasured?
Say TREZH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛʒɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛʒəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treasured?
Treasured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREZH). Broken into parts: TREZH · erd.
Is treasured 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 /ˈtrɛʒəd/ (TREZH-ud).