How to pronounce warned
Say it like WORND. Warned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WORND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of warned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWND.
What does warned mean?
- simple past and past participle of warn How to pronounce warn
Words that rhyme with warned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warned.
Questions about saying warned
How do you pronounce warned?
Say WORND. The American pronunciation is /wɔrnd/. In British English it is /wɔːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warned?
Warned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WORND.
Is warned 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 /wɔːnd/ (WAWND).