How to pronounce uniformed
Say it like YOO-nuh-formd. Uniformed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- nuh
- formd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uniformed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of uniformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-nuh-fawmd.
What does uniformed mean?
- Dressed in a uniform.“A uniformed chauffeur collected us for the party.”
- In an occupation that requires a uniform, such as the police force or military.
- simple past and past participle of uniform How to pronounce uniform
Where does uniformed come from?
From uniform + -ed.
Questions about saying uniformed
How do you pronounce uniformed?
Say YOO-nuh-formd. The American pronunciation is /ˈjunəˌfɔrmd/. In British English it is /ˈjuːnəˌfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uniformed?
Uniformed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · nuh · formd.
Is uniformed 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 /ˈjuːnəˌfɔːmd/ (YOO-nuh-fawmd).