How to pronounce digested
Say it like DY-jes-tid. Digested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- jes
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jesGive this part a little weight. 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 digested
American and British speakers say digested in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-jes-tid.
What does digested mean?
- simple past and past participle of digest How to pronounce digest
Questions about saying digested
How do you pronounce digested?
Say DY-jes-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digested?
Digested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · jes · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say digested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪˌdʒɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.