How to pronounce esteemed
Say it like ih-STEEMD. Esteemed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEEMD).
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- ih
- STEEMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esteemed 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.
- STEEMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of esteemed
American and British speakers say esteemed in essentially the same way: /ɪˈstimd/ in the US and /ɪˈstiːmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-STEEMD.
What does esteemed mean?
- Respected, having respect or admiration from others.“my esteemed colleague”
- simple past and past participle of esteem How to pronounce esteem
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Words that rhyme with esteemed
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Questions about saying esteemed
How do you pronounce esteemed?
Say ih-STEEMD. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈstimd/. In British English it is /ɪˈstiːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esteemed?
Esteemed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEEMD). Broken into parts: ih · STEEMD.
Do Americans and Brits say esteemed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈstimd/ and the British form is /ɪˈstiːmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.