How to pronounce readied
Say it like RED-eed. Readied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of readied
American and British speakers say readied in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdid/ in the US and /ˈrɛdid/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-eed.
What does readied mean?
- simple past and past participle of ready How to pronounce ready“She readied the engine.”
Questions about saying readied
How do you pronounce readied?
Say RED-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdid/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readied?
Readied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say readied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdid/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.