How to pronounce pocketed
Say it like POK-uh-tid. Pocketed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK).
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- POK
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pocketed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 pocketed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POK-uh-tid.
What does pocketed mean?
- Having a pocket; with pockets.
- Having a certain type or number of pockets.“two-pocketed”
- simple past and past participle of pocket How to pronounce pocket
Where does pocketed come from?
From pocket + -ed.
Questions about saying pocketed
How do you pronounce pocketed?
Say POK-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑkətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɒkətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pocketed?
Pocketed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK). Broken into parts: POK · uh · tid.
Is pocketed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒkətɪd/ (POK-uh-tid).