How to pronounce prompted
Say it like PROMP-tid. Prompted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROMP).
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US American/ˈprɑmptɪd/PROMP-tid
UK British/ˈprɒmptɪd/PROMP-tid
- PROMP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prompted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prompted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROMP-tid.
What does prompted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of prompt How to pronounce prompt
Questions about saying prompted
How do you pronounce prompted?
Say PROMP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑmptɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒmptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prompted?
Prompted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROMP). Broken into parts: PROMP · tid.
Is prompted 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 /ˈprɒmptɪd/ (PROMP-tid).