How to pronounce contacted
Say it like KAHN-tak-tid. Contacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- tak
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contacted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- takGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contacted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tak-tid.
What does contacted mean?
- simple past and past participle of contact How to pronounce contact
Questions about saying contacted
How do you pronounce contacted?
Say KAHN-tak-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌtæktɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌtæktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contacted?
Contacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · tak · tid.
Is contacted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnˌtæktɪd/ (KON-tak-tid).