How to pronounce wended
Say it like WEN-did. Wended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEN).
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- WEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wended
American and British speakers say wended in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˈwɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEN-did.
What does wended mean?
- simple past and past participle of wend How to pronounce wend
Words that rhyme with wended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wended.
Questions about saying wended
How do you pronounce wended?
Say WEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wended?
Wended has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEN). Broken into parts: WEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say wended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈwɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.