How to pronounce printed
Say it like PRIN-tid. Printed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
- PRIN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Printed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of printed
American and British speakers say printed in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪntɪd/ in the US and /ˈprɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-tid.
What does printed mean?
- Put down on paper by a printing press or a computer printer.“The parliament levied a tax on all printed matter.”
- Written to a data file.“The output of this sample program is simply some printed lines such as "Hello, World; my name is [Name]."”
- Written on paper by hand in noncursive script.“The signature was illegible, but the printed name beneath it clearly said "William Wilson."”
- simple past and past participle of print How to pronounce print
Words that rhyme with printed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of printed.
Questions about saying printed
How do you pronounce printed?
Say PRIN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in printed?
Printed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say printed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈprɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.