How to pronounce pirated
Say it like PY-ruh-tid. Pirated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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US American/ˈpaɪrətɪd/PY-ruh-tid
UK British/ˈpaɪrətɪd/PY-ruh-tid
- PY
- ruh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep 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 pirated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PY-ruh-tid.
What does pirated mean?
adjective
- Synonym of pirate.“a pirated book.”
- simple past and past participle of pirate How to pronounce pirate
Questions about saying pirated
How do you pronounce pirated?
Say PY-ruh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪrətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪrətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirated?
Pirated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ruh · tid.
Is pirated 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 /ˈpaɪrətɪd/ (PY-ruh-tid).