How to pronounce alerted
Say it like uh-LUR-tid. Alerted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR).
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- uh
- LUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alerted 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.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alerted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-LUR-tid.
What does alerted mean?
- simple past and past participle of alert How to pronounce alert
- Having been made alert; having been made attentive, alarmed or warned of something coming soon.
Words that rhyme with alerted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alerted.
Questions about saying alerted
How do you pronounce alerted?
Say uh-LUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɝtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈlɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alerted?
Alerted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR). Broken into parts: uh · LUR · tid.
Is alerted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlɜːtɪd/ (uh-LUR-tid).