English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Wounded Pronunciation
Wounded is pronounced WOON-did, IPA /ˈwundɪd/.
WOON-did
US /ˈwundɪd/ · UK /ˈwuːndɪd/
Syllables: WOON · did (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective; also verb (past tense of wound): Injured by a weapon, or hurt in your feelings.
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Wounded in a Sentence
- Three soldiers were wounded in the attack.
- He gave me a wounded look and said nothing.
- The wounded were carried to the field hospital.
Common Mispronunciations of Wounded
Not WOWN-did
Keep the ou as the oo of moon. The ow of town belongs to wound meaning coiled, which is a different word.
Not woon-DID
Keep the punch on WOON, since an -ed ending never pulls the stress towards itself.
Tip: A wound you treat is WOOND, but a cord you wound up is WOWND. Wounded only ever uses the oo.
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