How to pronounce haunted
Say it like HAWN-tid. Haunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWN).
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US American/ˈhɔntɪd/HAWN-tid
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- HAWN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haunted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does haunted mean?
adjective
- having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something“became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle”“was absolutely obsessed with the girl”
- showing emotional affliction or disquiet“her expression became progressively more haunted”
- inhabited by or as if by apparitions“a haunted house”
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Words that rhyme with haunted
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Questions about saying haunted
How do you pronounce haunted?
Say HAWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haunted?
Haunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWN). Broken into parts: HAWN · tid.