How to pronounce introverted
Say it like IN-troh-vur-tid. Introverted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- troh
- vur
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introverted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of introverted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-troh-vur-tid.
What does introverted mean?
- simple past and past participle of introvert How to pronounce introvert
- Thinking about internal or spiritual matters.
- Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.
- Arranged so that two similar words, lines, etc. form the middle of the structure.
Where does introverted come from?
From introvert + -ed, q.v.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying introverted
How do you pronounce introverted?
Say IN-troh-vur-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntroʊˌvɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪntrəʊˌvɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introverted?
Introverted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · troh · vur · tid.
Is introverted 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 /ˈɪntrəʊˌvɜːtɪd/ (IN-troh-vur-tid).