How to pronounce recruited
Say it like rih-KROO-tid. Recruited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO).
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- rih
- KROO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recruited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. 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 recruited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KROO-tid.
What does recruited mean?
- simple past and past participle of recruit How to pronounce recruit
Words that rhyme with recruited
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Questions about saying recruited
How do you pronounce recruited?
Say rih-KROO-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkrutɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈkruːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recruited?
Recruited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO). Broken into parts: rih · KROO · tid.
Is recruited 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 /rɪˈkruːtɪd/ (rih-KROO-tid).