How to Pronounce Offended

To pronounce "offended", say OFF-end-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OFF-end-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “offended”

"offended" has 3 syllables: off-end-ed. It rhymes with extended and splendid, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with offended

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extendedsplendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedapprehendedamendedattendedcomprehendedpretendedsuspended

Related words

displeasedpainedabusedaffrontedaggrievedappalledattackedbreached

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How many syllables are in "offended"?▾

"Offended" has 3 syllables: off · end · ed.

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