How to pronounce worded
Say it like WUR-did. Worded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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US American/ˈwɝdɪd/WUR-did
UK British/ˈwɜːdɪd/WUR-did
- WUR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of worded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-did.
What does worded mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of word How to pronounce word
Questions about saying worded
How do you pronounce worded?
Say WUR-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worded?
Worded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · did.
Is worded 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 /ˈwɜːdɪd/ (WUR-did).