How to Pronounce "pardoned"
word
ˈpɑɹdənd
PAR-duhnd
pˈɑːdənd
PAH-duhnd
Definition
Forgiven for a crime or mistake, especially officially; released from punishment. It is usually granted by someone with authority, like a president or judge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹdənd
British English
pˈɑːdənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-duhnd
UK
PAH-duhnd
Listen in Context
The prisoner was pardoned after ten years in jail.
She was pardoned for her mistake.
The president pardoned several prisoners on the holiday.
He was finally pardoned after new evidence proved his innocence.