How to pronounce quieted
Say it like KWY-uh-tid. Quieted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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US American/ˈkwaɪətɪd/KWY-uh-tid
UK British/ˈkwaɪətɪd/KWY-uh-tid
- KWY
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quieted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quieted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWY-uh-tid.
What does quieted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of quiet How to pronounce quiet
Questions about saying quieted
How do you pronounce quieted?
Say KWY-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quieted?
Quieted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · uh · tid.
Is quieted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkwaɪətɪd/ (KWY-uh-tid).