How to Pronounce "pruned"
word
ˈpɹund
PROOND
pɹˈuːnd
proond
Definition
Cut or trimmed by removing unwanted parts, most often used for plants or trees. Also used figuratively for editing or making something shorter by removing unnecessary parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹund
British English
pɹˈuːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROOND
UK
proond
Listen in Context
The gardener pruned the roses in spring.
The tree looks neat after being pruned.
The list was pruned to include only the most important names.
You should have pruned those dead branches months ago!