How to pronounce pivoted
Say it like PIV-uh-tid. Pivoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIV).
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US American/ˈpɪvətɪd/PIV-uh-tid
UK British/ˈpɪvətɪd/PIV-uh-tid
- PIV
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pivoted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIVSay 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 pivoted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIV-uh-tid.
What does pivoted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of pivot How to pronounce pivot
- Fitted with a pivot or pivots.
Questions about saying pivoted
How do you pronounce pivoted?
Say PIV-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪvətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪvətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pivoted?
Pivoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIV). Broken into parts: PIV · uh · tid.
Is pivoted 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 /ˈpɪvətɪd/ (PIV-uh-tid).