How to pronounce expedited
Say it like EK-spih-dy-tid. Expedited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- spih
- dy
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expedited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expedited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-spih-dy-tid.
What does expedited mean?
- simple past and past participle of expedite How to pronounce expedite
- Accelerated.
- Arranged, executed or dispatched quickly or more efficiently.
Questions about saying expedited
How do you pronounce expedited?
Say EK-spih-dy-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expedited?
Expedited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · spih · dy · tid.
Is expedited 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 /ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪtɪd/ (EK-spih-dy-tid).