How to pronounce rectified
Say it like REK-tuh-fyde. Rectified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rectified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rectified
American and British speakers say rectified in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-tuh-fyde.
What does rectified mean?
- Simple past and past participle of rectify. How to pronounce rectify
Questions about saying rectified
How do you pronounce rectified?
Say REK-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rectified?
Rectified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · tuh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say rectified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.