How to Pronounce "offended"

word

/əˈfɛndəd/

uh-FEN-did

/əfˈɛndɪd/

uh-FEN-did

Definition

Feeling upset, hurt, or insulted because of something someone said or did. It is often used to describe an emotional reaction to rude, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈfɛndəd/

British English

/əfˈɛndɪd/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-FEN-did

Listen in Context

She felt offended by his joke.

I was offended by that comment.

He looked offended when they laughed.

Don't get offended — I was only trying to help.