How to pronounce fitted
Say it like FIT-ud. Fitted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪtəd/FIT-ud
UK British/ˈfɪtɪd/FIT-id
- FIT
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fitted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fitted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIT-id.
What does fitted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of fit (to tailor, to change size) How to pronounce fit
- simple past and past participle of fit (other senses) How to pronounce fit
- Tailored to the shape of a person's body.
- A fitted cap.
- A fitted diaper.
Words that rhyme with fitted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fitted.
Questions about saying fitted
How do you pronounce fitted?
Say FIT-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fitted?
Fitted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT). Broken into parts: FIT · ud.
Is fitted 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 /ˈfɪtɪd/ (FIT-id).