How to Pronounce Waned

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

WAN-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “waned”

"waned" has 2 syllables: wan-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does waned mean?

verb

  1. To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
  2. Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

adjective

  1. Having wanes, i.e. rounded corners caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.

Antonyms

wax

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Words that rhyme with waned

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restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrained

Related words

felldroppedreduceddiminisheddisappearedweakeneddeclineddecreased

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waned"?▾

"Waned" has 2 syllables: wan · ed.

What does "waned" mean?▾

Waned: To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

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