How to pronounce picketed
Say it like PIK-uh-tid. Picketed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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US American/ˈpɪkətɪd/PIK-uh-tid
UK British/ˈpɪkətɪd/PIK-uh-tid
- PIK
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picketed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of picketed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIK-uh-tid.
What does picketed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of picket How to pronounce picket
Questions about saying picketed
How do you pronounce picketed?
Say PIK-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picketed?
Picketed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · uh · tid.
Is picketed 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 /ˈpɪkətɪd/ (PIK-uh-tid).