How to pronounce sainted
Say it like SAYN-tid. Sainted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYN).
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- SAYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sainted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sainted
American and British speakers say sainted in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪntɪd/ in the US and /ˈseɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYN-tid.
What does sainted mean?
- simple past and past participle of saint How to pronounce saint
- Made a saint; saint-like, reverenced.“Pope John Paul II, of sainted memory, is a candidate for beatification.”
- Used to mark a beloved person mentioned in conversation as being deceased.“My sainted mother never had an evening dress.”
- Pious, saintly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sainted
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Questions about saying sainted
How do you pronounce sainted?
Say SAYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈseɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sainted?
Sainted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYN). Broken into parts: SAYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say sainted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈseɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.