How to pronounce seated
Say it like SEE-tid. Seated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEE-tid.
What does seated mean?
- (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks“the seated Madonna”“the audience remained seated”
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Words that rhyme with seated
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Questions about saying seated
How do you pronounce seated?
Say SEE-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsitɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seated?
Seated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · tid.
Is seated 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 /ˈsiːtɪd/ (SEE-tid).