How to pronounce baited
Say it like BAY-tid. Baited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of baited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAY-tid.
What does baited mean?
- simple past and past participle of bait How to pronounce bait
Words that rhyme with baited
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Questions about saying baited
How do you pronounce baited?
Say BAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baited?
Baited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · tid.
Is baited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbeɪtɪd/ (BAY-tid).