How to pronounce computed
Say it like kum-PYOO-tud. Computed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
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- kum
- PYOO
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Computed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of computed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-PYOO-tid.
What does computed mean?
- simple past and past participle of compute How to pronounce compute
- Calculated, determined by computation.
- Derived rather than measured.
Words that rhyme with computed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of computed.
Questions about saying computed
How do you pronounce computed?
Say kum-PYOO-tud. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpjutəd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in computed?
Computed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: kum · PYOO · tud.
Is computed 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 /kəmˈpjuːtɪd/ (kum-PYOO-tid).