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