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