How to pronounce edited
Say it like ED-uh-tud. Edited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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US American/ˈɛdətəd/ED-uh-tud
UK British/ˈɛdɪtɪd/ED-ih-tid
- ED
- uh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of edited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ED-ih-tid.
What does edited mean?
adjective
- improved or corrected by critical editing“the emended text”
Questions about saying edited
How do you pronounce edited?
Say ED-uh-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdətəd/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edited?
Edited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · uh · tud.
Is edited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛdɪtɪd/ (ED-ih-tid).