How to pronounce adopted
Say it like uh-DAHP-tid. Adopted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP).
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- uh
- DAHP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adopted 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.
- DAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adopted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-DOP-tid.
What does adopted mean?
- acquired as your own by free choice“my adopted state”“an adoptive country”
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Questions about saying adopted
How do you pronounce adopted?
Say uh-DAHP-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɑptɪd/. In British English it is /əˈdɒptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adopted?
Adopted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP). Broken into parts: uh · DAHP · tid.
Is adopted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈdɒptɪd/ (uh-DOP-tid).