How to pronounce okayed
Say it like oh-KAYD. Okayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD).
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- oh
- KAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of okayed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-KAYD.
What does okayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of okay How to pronounce okay
Words that rhyme with okayed
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Questions about saying okayed
How do you pronounce okayed?
Say oh-KAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊˈkeɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊˈkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okayed?
Okayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYD). Broken into parts: oh · KAYD.
Is okayed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊˈkeɪd/ (oh-KAYD).