How to pronounce planted
Say it like PLAN-tid. Planted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of planted
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PLAHN-tid.
What does planted mean?
- (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held“deep-rooted prejudice”“deep-seated differences of opinion”
- set in the soil for growth
Where does planted come from?
From Middle English planted, iplaunted, iplanted, from Old English ġeplantod (“planted”), equivalent to plant + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with planted
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Questions about saying planted
How do you pronounce planted?
Say PLAN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈplɑːntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planted?
Planted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · tid.
Is planted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈplɑːntɪd/ (PLAHN-tid).