How to Pronounce "awakened"
word
/əˈweɪkənd/
uh-WAY-kuhnd
/ɐwˈeɪkənd/
uh-WAY-kuhnd
Definition
Woke up from sleep, or caused someone or something to become active, alert, or aware. Often used figuratively to describe a new realization or feeling being stirred.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈweɪkənd/
British English
/ɐwˈeɪkənd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-WAY-kuhnd
UK
uh-WAY-kuhnd
Listen in Context
The loud noise awakened everyone in the house.
The trip awakened her interest in ancient history.
He awakened to find himself alone in the room.
Something about that conversation awakened old memories I thought I had buried.