Learned vs. learned?

Torsten · Mon May 22, 2006 21:54 pm *Learned vs. learned?*

Hi, it just occurred to me that learned can be pronounced in two different ways - containing one or two syllables. It can be the past participle of learn ['lɜːn-] as well as an adjective meaning educated and knowledgeable. ['lɜrnɪd]
Is that true or am I missing something here?
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Yankee · Mon May 22, 2006 21:59 pm *Learned vs. learned?*

Hi Torsten

Yes, that's true ... at least in American English. But in British English, the past + past participle form of "learn" is "learnt", isn't it?

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Torsten · Mon May 22, 2006 22:04 pm *Learned vs. learnt*

Yes, learnt is the British version of the past partciple and simple past of learn and I think it's pronounced just like the American learned or is there a difference?
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Yankee · Mon May 22, 2006 22:36 pm *Learned vs. learned?*

As far as I know, the "T" in "learnt" sounds like a "T".
But, better check with Alan on that. Wink

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Alan · Tue May 23, 2006 22:59 pm *T in learnt*

Hi Amy,

Spot on - the 't' is sounded.

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