How to pronounce highlighted
Say it like HY-ly-tid. Highlighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- ly
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highlighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of highlighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-ly-tid.
What does highlighted mean?
Questions about saying highlighted
How do you pronounce highlighted?
Say HY-ly-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highlighted?
Highlighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ly · tid.
Is highlighted 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 /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd/ (HY-ly-tid).