How to pronounce connected
Say it like kuh-NEK-tid. Connected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- kuh
- NEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connected 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.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of connected
American and British speakers say connected in essentially the same way: /kəˈnɛktɪd/ in the US and /kəˈnɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NEK-tid.
What does connected mean?
- being joined in close association“affiliated clubs”“all art schools whether independent or attached to universities”
- joined or linked together
- wired together to an alarm system“all the window alarms are connected”
Where does connected come from?
From connect + -ed.
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Questions about saying connected
How do you pronounce connected?
Say kuh-NEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛktɪd/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connected?
Connected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: kuh · NEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say connected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnɛktɪd/ and the British form is /kəˈnɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.