How to Pronounce Warned

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wɔːnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “warned”

"warned" has 2 syllables: warn-ed. It rhymes with adorned and scorned, if that helps it stick.

What does warned mean?

verb

  1. To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
  2. To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.

    “Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.”

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Words that rhyme with warned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adornedscornedunadornedhornedcornedforewarnedmourned

Related words

admonishdiscourageaccusedadmonishedadvisedalertalertedannounced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "warned"?▾

"Warned" has 2 syllables: warn · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "warned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "warned" is /wɔːnd/.

What does "warned" mean?▾

Warned: To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

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