How to pronounce widowed
Say it like WID-ohd. Widowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WID).
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US American/ˈwɪdoʊd/WID-ohd
UK British/ˈwɪdəʊd/WID-ohd
- WID
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widowed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of widowed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WID-ohd.
What does widowed mean?
adjective
- Whose spouse has died or is gone missing; who has become a widow or widower.
- simple past and past participle of widow How to pronounce widow
Questions about saying widowed
How do you pronounce widowed?
Say WID-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪdoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪdəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widowed?
Widowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WID). Broken into parts: WID · ohd.
Is widowed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈwɪdəʊd/ (WID-ohd).