How to pronounce satisfied
Say it like SAT-us-fyde. Satisfied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsætəsˌfaɪd/SAT-us-fyde
UK British/ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/SAT-is-fyde
- SAT
- us
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satisfied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of satisfied
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-is-fyde.
What does satisfied mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of satisfy How to pronounce satisfy
- In a state of satisfaction.“I'm satisfied with your progress in your homework, so you can watch television now.”
- Convinced based on the available evidence.“The judge was satisfied that the defendant did not go out with the intent to start a riot.”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying satisfied
How do you pronounce satisfied?
Say SAT-us-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætəsˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satisfied?
Satisfied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · us · fyde.
Is satisfied 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 /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ (SAT-is-fyde).