How to pronounce collected
Say it like kuh-LEK-tud. Collected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collected
American and British speakers say collected in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktəd/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tid.
What does collected mean?
- brought together in one place“the collected works of Milton”“the gathered folds of the skirt”
- in full control of your faculties“the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination”“perfectly poised and sure of himself”
Where does collected come from?
From collect + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with collected
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Questions about saying collected
How do you pronounce collected?
Say kuh-LEK-tud. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktəd/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collected?
Collected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say collected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktəd/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.