How to pronounce addicted
Say it like uh-DIK-tid. Addicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- uh
- DIK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addicted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of addicted
American and British speakers say addicted in essentially the same way: /əˈdɪktɪd/ in the US and /əˈdɪktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DIK-tid.
What does addicted mean?
- compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming“she is addicted to chocolate”“addicted to cocaine”
Words that rhyme with addicted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of addicted.
Questions about saying addicted
How do you pronounce addicted?
Say uh-DIK-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɪktɪd/. In British English it is /əˈdɪktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addicted?
Addicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: uh · DIK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say addicted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɪktɪd/ and the British form is /əˈdɪktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.