How to pronounce warded
Say it like WOR-did. Warded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of warded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-did.
What does warded mean?
- simple past and past participle of ward How to pronounce ward
- Of a lock: fitted with wards.
Words that rhyme with warded
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Questions about saying warded
How do you pronounce warded?
Say WOR-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warded?
Warded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · did.
Is warded 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 /ˈwɔːdɪd/ (WAW-did).