How to pronounce polluted
Say it like puh-LOO-tid. Polluted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- puh
- LOO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polluted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polluted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-LOO-tid.
What does polluted mean?
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Questions about saying polluted
How do you pronounce polluted?
Say puh-LOO-tid. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlutɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈluːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polluted?
Polluted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: puh · LOO · tid.
Is polluted 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 /pəˈluːtɪd/ (puh-LOO-tid).