How to pronounce conducted
Say it like kun-DUHK-tud. Conducted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- kun
- DUHK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conducted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conducted
American and British speakers say conducted in essentially the same way: /kənˈdʌktəd/ in the US and /kənˈdʌktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-DUHK-tid.
What does conducted mean?
- simple past and past participle of conduct How to pronounce conduct
Questions about saying conducted
How do you pronounce conducted?
Say kun-DUHK-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʌktəd/. In British English it is /kənˈdʌktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conducted?
Conducted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: kun · DUHK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say conducted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdʌktəd/ and the British form is /kənˈdʌktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.