How to pronounce waned
Say it like WAYND. Waned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of waned
American and British speakers say waned in essentially the same way: /weɪnd/ in the US and /weɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYND.
What does waned mean?
- simple past and past participle of wane How to pronounce wane
- Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.
Words that rhyme with waned
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Questions about saying waned
How do you pronounce waned?
Say WAYND. The American pronunciation is /weɪnd/. In British English it is /weɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waned?
Waned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say waned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /weɪnd/ and the British form is /weɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.