How to pronounce promoted
Say it like pruh-MOH-tid. Promoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- pruh
- MOH
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promoted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of promoted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-MOH-tid.
What does promoted mean?
- simple past and past participle of promote How to pronounce promote
Words that rhyme with promoted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of promoted.
Questions about saying promoted
How do you pronounce promoted?
Say pruh-MOH-tid. The American pronunciation is /prəˈmoʊtɪd/. In British English it is /prəˈməʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promoted?
Promoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: pruh · MOH · tid.
Is promoted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəˈməʊtɪd/ (pruh-MOH-tid).