How to pronounce congested
Say it like kun-JES-tud. Congested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- kun
- JES
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congested 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.
- JESSay 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 congested
American and British speakers say congested in essentially the same way: /kənˈdʒɛstəd/ in the US and /kənˈdʒɛstəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-JES-tud.
What does congested mean?
- simple past and past participle of congest How to pronounce congest
- overcrowded“congested metro”
Words that rhyme with congested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of congested.
Questions about saying congested
How do you pronounce congested?
Say kun-JES-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒɛstəd/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒɛstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congested?
Congested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: kun · JES · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say congested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdʒɛstəd/ and the British form is /kənˈdʒɛstəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.