How to pronounce tuned
Say it like TOOND. Tuned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tuned. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/tund/TOOND
UK British/tjuːnd/TYOOND
- TOOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tuned
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOOND.
What does tuned mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of tune How to pronounce tune
- Adjusted in pitch or resonance.“The tuned wind chimes sounded almost like they were playing a melody.”
Words that rhyme with tuned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tuned.
Questions about saying tuned
How do you pronounce tuned?
Say TOOND. The American pronunciation is /tund/. In British English it is /tjuːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuned?
Tuned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOOND.
Is tuned pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /tjuːnd/ (TYOOND).