How to pronounce cited
Say it like SY-tud. Cited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-tid.
What does cited mean?
Words that rhyme with cited
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Questions about saying cited
How do you pronounce cited?
Say SY-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cited?
Cited has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · tud.
Is cited 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 /ˈsaɪtɪd/ (SY-tid).