How to pronounce prosecuted
Say it like PROS-ih-kyoo-tid. Prosecuted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- ih
- kyoo
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosecuted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. 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 prosecuted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROS-ih-kyoo-tid.
What does prosecuted mean?
- simple past and past participle of prosecute How to pronounce prosecute
Questions about saying prosecuted
How do you pronounce prosecuted?
Say PROS-ih-kyoo-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑsɪˌkjutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosecuted?
Prosecuted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · ih · kyoo · tid.
Is prosecuted 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 /ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːtɪd/ (PROS-ih-kyoo-tid).