How to Pronounce Powdered

To pronounce "powdered", say POWD-er-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

POWD-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “powdered”

"powdered" has 3 syllables: powd-er-ed.

What does powdered mean?

verb

  1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
  2. To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

    “to powder one's hair”

adjective

  1. Which has been made into a powder

    “powdered milk”

  2. Which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)

    “powdered ladies”

Synonyms

comminutegrindpoundpulverizetriturate

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Related words

powderyfine-grainedfinepulverizedsmall-graineddriedgranularsprayed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "powdered"?▾

"Powdered" has 3 syllables: powd · er · ed.

What does "powdered" mean?▾

Powdered: To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

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