How to pronounce lectured
Say it like LEK-cherd. Lectured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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US American/ˈlɛktʃɚd/LEK-cherd
UK British/ˈlɛktʃəd/LEK-chud
- LEK
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lectured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lectured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEK-chud.
What does lectured mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of lecture How to pronounce lecture
Questions about saying lectured
How do you pronounce lectured?
Say LEK-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛktʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛktʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lectured?
Lectured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · cherd.
Is lectured 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 /ˈlɛktʃəd/ (LEK-chud).