How to pronounce applied
Say it like uh-PLYDE. Applied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYDE).
- uh
- PLYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applied 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.
- PLYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of applied
American and British speakers say applied in essentially the same way: /əˈplaɪd/ in the US and /əˈplaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PLYDE.
What does applied mean?
- concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles“applied physics”“applied psychology”
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Words that rhyme with applied
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Questions about saying applied
How do you pronounce applied?
Say uh-PLYDE. The American pronunciation is /əˈplaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈplaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applied?
Applied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYDE). Broken into parts: uh · PLYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say applied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈplaɪd/ and the British form is /əˈplaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.