How to pronounce filtered
Say it like FIL-terd. Filtered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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US American/ˈfɪltɚd/FIL-terd
UK British/ˈfɪltəd/FIL-tud
- FIL
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filtered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of filtered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIL-tud.
What does filtered mean?
adjective
- With a filter (e.g., a cigarette).
- Having been filtered (e.g., coffee grounds).
- simple past and past participle of filter How to pronounce filter
Where does filtered come from?
From filter + -ed.
Questions about saying filtered
How do you pronounce filtered?
Say FIL-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪltɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪltəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filtered?
Filtered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · terd.
Is filtered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪltəd/ (FIL-tud).