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