How to pronounce reputed
Say it like rih-PYOO-tid. Reputed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
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- rih
- PYOO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reputed 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.
- PYOOSay 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 reputed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-PYOO-tid.
What does reputed mean?
- simple past and past participle of repute How to pronounce repute
- Accorded a reputation.
- Supposed or assumed to be true.
Words that rhyme with reputed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reputed.
Questions about saying reputed
How do you pronounce reputed?
Say rih-PYOO-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpjutɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reputed?
Reputed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: rih · PYOO · tid.
Is reputed 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 /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/ (rih-PYOO-tid).