How to Pronounce Planned

To pronounce "planned", say PLANN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /plænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/plænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “planned”

"planned" has 2 syllables: plann-ed. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does planned mean?

verb

  1. To design (a building, machine, etc.).

    “The architect planned the building for the client.”

  2. To create a plan for.

    “They jointly planned the project in phases, with good detail for the first month.”

adjective

  1. Existing or designed according to a plan.
  2. At or through the planning stage, but not yet implemented or started.

Antonyms

unplanned

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Words that rhyme with planned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

premeditatedaforethoughtdesignedpredeterminedpresetprojectedcontrivedconceived

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "planned"?▾

"Planned" has 2 syllables: plann · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "planned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "planned" is /plænd/.

What does "planned" mean?▾

Planned: To design (a building, machine, etc.).

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