How to pronounce opted
Say it like OP-tid. Opted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑptɪd/OP-tid
UK British/ˈɒptɪd/OP-tid
- OP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-tid.
What does opted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of opt How to pronounce opt
Questions about saying opted
How do you pronounce opted?
Say OP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɒptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opted?
Opted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · tid.
Is opted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒptɪd/ (OP-tid).