To pronounce "concerned", say CONC-ern-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɜːnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kənˈsɜːnd/
IPA
"concerned" has 3 syllables: conc-ern-ed. It rhymes with unconcerned and discerned, if that helps it stick.
verb
“A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.”
adjective
“There was a concerned expression on her face as I told her the news.”
“The people concerned have been punished.”
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"Concerned" has 3 syllables: conc · ern · ed.
The IPA transcription of "concerned" is /kənˈsɜːnd/.
Concerned: To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
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