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
US
uh-FEN-did
UK
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.