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