How to pronounce conflicted
Say it like kun-FLIK-tid. Conflicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK).
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- kun
- FLIK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conflicted 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.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conflicted
American and British speakers say conflicted in essentially the same way: /kənˈflɪktɪd/ in the US and /kənˈflɪktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FLIK-tid.
What does conflicted mean?
- simple past and past participle of conflict How to pronounce conflict
- In a state of personal or emotional conflict.“I felt conflicted about whether he liked me or not.”
- Having a conflict of interest.
Words that rhyme with conflicted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conflicted.
Questions about saying conflicted
How do you pronounce conflicted?
Say kun-FLIK-tid. The American pronunciation is /kənˈflɪktɪd/. In British English it is /kənˈflɪktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conflicted?
Conflicted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK). Broken into parts: kun · FLIK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say conflicted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈflɪktɪd/ and the British form is /kənˈflɪktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.