How to pronounce searched
Say it like SURCHT. Searched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/sɝtʃt/SURCHT
UK British/sɜːtʃt/SURCHT
- SURCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Searched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of searched
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURCHT.
What does searched mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of search How to pronounce search
Questions about saying searched
How do you pronounce searched?
Say SURCHT. The American pronunciation is /sɝtʃt/. In British English it is /sɜːtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in searched?
Searched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SURCHT.
Is searched pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɜːtʃt/ (SURCHT).