How to Pronounce Stranded

To pronounce "stranded", say STRAND-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

STRAND-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “stranded”

"stranded" has 2 syllables: strand-ed. It rhymes with candid and reprimanded, if that helps it stick.

What does stranded mean?

verb

  1. To run aground; to beach.
  2. To leave (someone) in a difficult situation; to abandon or desert.

verb

  1. To break a strand of (a rope).
  2. To form by uniting strands.

adjective

  1. (of a person) Abandoned or marooned.
  2. (of a vessel) Run aground on a shore or reef.

Synonyms

abandondesertbeach

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Words that rhyme with stranded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

candidreprimandedunderhandeddemandedexpandedevenhandedbackhandedcommandedhandedlandedbrandedbanded

Related words

agroundisolatedunaccompaniedmaroonedbeachedstoppedgroundedinsulated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stranded"?▾

"Stranded" has 2 syllables: strand · ed.

What does "stranded" mean?▾

Stranded: To run aground; to beach.

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