How to pronounce recorded
Say it like ruh-KOR-did. Recorded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- ruh
- KOR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recorded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recorded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KAW-did.
What does recorded mean?
- set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction“recorded music”
- (of securities) having the owner's name entered in a register“recorded holders of a stock”
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Words that rhyme with recorded
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Questions about saying recorded
How do you pronounce recorded?
Say ruh-KOR-did. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkɔrdɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɔːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recorded?
Recorded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: ruh · KOR · did.
Is recorded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈkɔːdɪd/ (rih-KAW-did).