How to pronounce petered
Say it like PEE-terd. Petered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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US American/ˈpitɚd/PEE-terd
UK British/ˈpiːtəd/PEE-tud
- PEE
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of petered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEE-tud.
What does petered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of peter How to pronounce peter
Questions about saying petered
How do you pronounce petered?
Say PEE-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpiːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petered?
Petered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · terd.
Is petered 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 /ˈpiːtəd/ (PEE-tud).