How to pronounce fretted
Say it like FRET-id. Fretted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfrɛtɪd/FRET-id
UK British/ˈfrɛtɪd/FRET-id
- FRET
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fretted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fretted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRET-id.
What does fretted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of fret How to pronounce fret
- Having frets.“The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.”
- simple past and past participle of fret How to pronounce fret
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- interlaced
- latticed
- latticelike
Opposite meaning
- unfretted
- fretless
Words that rhyme with fretted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fretted.
Questions about saying fretted
How do you pronounce fretted?
Say FRET-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fretted?
Fretted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET). Broken into parts: FRET · id.
Is fretted 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 /ˈfrɛtɪd/ (FRET-id).