How to Pronounce "ripened"
word
ˈɹaɪpənd
RY-puhnd
ɹˈaɪpənd
ry-PUHnd
Definition
Describes something (usually fruit or crops) that has become fully grown and ready to eat or use.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪpənd
British English
ɹˈaɪpənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RY-puhnd
UK
ry-PUHnd
Listen in Context
The tomatoes have ripened on the vine.
She bought some ripened cheese at the market.
These bananas are fully ripened and sweet.
By late summer, most of the fruit in the orchard had ripened.