How to pronounce knighted
Say it like NY-tid. Knighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 knighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NY-tid.
What does knighted mean?
- simple past and past participle of knight How to pronounce knight
Words that rhyme with knighted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knighted.
Questions about saying knighted
How do you pronounce knighted?
Say NY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knighted?
Knighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · tid.
Is knighted 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 /ˈnaɪtɪd/ (NY-tid).