How to pronounce reacted
Say it like ree-AK-tid. Reacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- ree
- AK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reacted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reacted
American and British speakers say reacted in essentially the same way: /riˈæktɪd/ in the US and /riˈæktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AK-tid.
What does reacted mean?
- simple past and past participle of react How to pronounce react
Words that rhyme with reacted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reacted.
Questions about saying reacted
How do you pronounce reacted?
Say ree-AK-tid. The American pronunciation is /riˈæktɪd/. In British English it is /riˈæktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reacted?
Reacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ree · AK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say reacted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈæktɪd/ and the British form is /riˈæktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.