How to pronounce committed
Say it like kuh-MIT-id. Committed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- kuh
- MIT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Committed 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of committed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MIT-id.
What does committed mean?
- bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude“committed church members”“a committed Marxist”
- associated in an exclusive sexual relationship
Words that rhyme with committed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of committed.
Questions about saying committed
How do you pronounce committed?
Say kuh-MIT-id. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪtɪd/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in committed?
Committed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: kuh · MIT · id.
Is committed 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 /kəˈmɪtɪd/ (kuh-MIT-id).