How to Pronounce Yawned

To pronounce "yawned", say YAWN-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

6

Letters

YAWN-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “yawned”

"yawned" has 2 syllables: yawn-ed. It rhymes with fond and abscond, if that helps it stick.

What does yawned mean?

verb

  1. To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

    “I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them.”

  2. To say while yawning.

Words that rhyme with yawned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fondabscondbeyondresponddonnedfrondmaundspawnedblondecorrespondwandmonde

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yawned"?▾

"Yawned" has 2 syllables: yawn · ed.

What does "yawned" mean?▾

Yawned: To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

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