How to pronounce "splendid"

splendid

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈsplɛn.dɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

splen did

How natives say splendid

British
/ˈsplɛn.dɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

splen did

How natives say splendid

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'splen' where 's' is a soft 'ss' sound.

  • Move to 'plen', pronouncing the 'e' as in 'pen'.

  • Finish with 'did', pronounced like 'did' but shorter.

Common Mistakes

  • spled-id (incorrect vowel in the first syllable)

  • sple-nid (missing consonant sound)

  • splen-deed (incorrect vowel length in second syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'splen', the 'spl' should blend smoothly.

  • Say 'plen' using a clear 'e' as in 'pet'.

  • End with 'did', sharply articulating the 'd' sound.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Is 'splendid' stressed on the first syllable?

Yes, the primary stress is on the first syllable 'splen'.

How is the 'e' in 'splendid' pronounced?

It's pronounced as the short 'e' sound as in 'pen'.

Do you pronounce the second 'd' clearly in 'splendid'?

Yes, make sure to pronounce both 'd' sounds distinctly.

Definition

splendid

Very impressive or beautiful.

Word Family

splendor

/ˈsplɛn.dər/

noun

Magnificent appearance

Example: The sunrise had great splendor.

splendidly

/ˈsplɛn.dɪd.li/

adverb

In a magnificent manner

Example: She sang splendidly.

splendidness

/ˈsplɛn.dɪd.nəs/

noun

The quality of being splendid

Example: The splendidness of the garden was evident.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Splendid' has a 'd' ending while 'splendor' ends with 'r'.

'Splendidly' adds an 'ly', changing the rhythm of the word.

'Splendidness' includes an extra 'ness' syllable at the end.

Pro Tips

Practice with Smooth Blends

Work on blending sounds at the beginning, like 'spl' to ensure smooth pronunciation.

Emphasize Stressed Syllables

Focus on stressing the first syllable for clearer understanding.

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