How to pronounce presented
Say it like pree-ZEN-tid. Presented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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- pree
- ZEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of presented
American and British speakers say presented in essentially the same way: /priˈzɛntɪd/ in the US and /prɪˈzɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZEN-tid.
What does presented mean?
- Having a specified presentation, or a presentation with specified properties.
- simple past and past participle of present How to pronounce present
Words that rhyme with presented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presented.
Questions about saying presented
How do you pronounce presented?
Say pree-ZEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /priˈzɛntɪd/. In British English it is /prɪˈzɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presented?
Presented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: pree · ZEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say presented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈzɛntɪd/ and the British form is /prɪˈzɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.