How to pronounce ricochetted
Say it like RIK-uh-shet-id. Ricochetted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK).
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- RIK
- uh
- shet
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ricochetted 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.
- shetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ricochetted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RIK-uh-shet-id.
What does ricochetted mean?
- simple past and past participle of ricochet How to pronounce ricochet
Questions about saying ricochetted
How do you pronounce ricochetted?
Say RIK-uh-shet-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪkəʃɛtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɪkəʃɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ricochetted?
Ricochetted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK). Broken into parts: RIK · uh · shet · id.
Is ricochetted 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 /ˈrɪkəʃɛtɪd/ (RIK-uh-shet-id).