How to pronounce respected
Say it like rih-SPEK-tid. Respected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- rih
- SPEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respected 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.
- SPEKSay 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 respected
American and British speakers say respected in essentially the same way: /rɪˈspɛktɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈspɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SPEK-tid.
What does respected mean?
- receiving deferential regard“a respected family”
Words that rhyme with respected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of respected.
Questions about saying respected
How do you pronounce respected?
Say rih-SPEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɛktɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respected?
Respected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: rih · SPEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say respected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈspɛktɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈspɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.