How to pronounce dreaded
Say it like DRED-id. Dreaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRED).
- DRED
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dreaded
American and British speakers say dreaded in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɛdɪd/ in the US and /ˈdrɛdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRED-id.
What does dreaded mean?
- Causing fear, dread, or terror.“I have got the dreaded flu.”
- Having or wearing dreadlocks.
- simple past and past participle of dread How to pronounce dread
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dreaded
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Questions about saying dreaded
How do you pronounce dreaded?
Say DRED-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɛdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdrɛdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreaded?
Dreaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRED). Broken into parts: DRED · id.
Do Americans and Brits say dreaded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɛdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdrɛdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.