How to pronounce defaulted
Say it like dih-FAWL-tid. Defaulted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL).
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- dih
- FAWL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defaulted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defaulted
American and British speakers say defaulted in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɔltɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈfɔːltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAWL-tid.
What does defaulted mean?
- simple past and past participle of default How to pronounce default
Words that rhyme with defaulted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defaulted.
Questions about saying defaulted
How do you pronounce defaulted?
Say dih-FAWL-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔltɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defaulted?
Defaulted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL). Broken into parts: dih · FAWL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say defaulted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɔltɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɔːltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.