How to pronounce represented
Say it like rep-rih-ZEN-tid. Represented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN).
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- rep
- rih
- ZEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Represented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of represented
American and British speakers say represented in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/ in the US and /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-rih-ZEN-tid.
What does represented mean?
- represented accurately or precisely
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Questions about saying represented
How do you pronounce represented?
Say rep-rih-ZEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in represented?
Represented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN). Broken into parts: rep · rih · ZEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say represented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.