How to pronounce ridiculed
Say it like RID-uh-kyoold. Ridiculed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- uh
- kyoold
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridiculed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay 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.
- kyooldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ridiculed
American and British speakers say ridiculed in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdəˌkjuld/ in the US and /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-uh-kyoold.
What does ridiculed mean?
- simple past and past participle of ridicule How to pronounce ridicule
Questions about saying ridiculed
How do you pronounce ridiculed?
Say RID-uh-kyoold. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuld/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridiculed?
Ridiculed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · uh · kyoold.
Do Americans and Brits say ridiculed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuld/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.