How to pronounce documented
Say it like DOK-yuh-men-tud. Documented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- yuh
- men
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Documented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menGive this part a little weight. 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 documented
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-yuu-men-tid.
What does documented mean?
- furnished with or supported by documents“the first documented case of shark attack in those waters”
- established as genuine
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Questions about saying documented
How do you pronounce documented?
Say DOK-yuh-men-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkjəˌmɛntəd/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkjʊˌmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in documented?
Documented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · yuh · men · tud.
Is documented 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 /ˈdɒkjʊˌmɛntɪd/ (DOK-yuu-men-tid).