How to pronounce segmented
Say it like seg-MEN-tid. Segmented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
- seg
- MEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segmented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- segGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of segmented
American and British speakers say segmented in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛɡˈmɛntɪd/ in the US and /ˌsɛɡˈmɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: seg-MEN-tid.
Other ways to say segmented
Segmented also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SEG-men-tid /ˈsɛɡˌmɛntɪd/
- SEG-men-id /ˈsɛɡˌmɛnɪd/
What does segmented mean?
- simple past and past participle of segment How to pronounce segment
- Having or made of segments.
Words that rhyme with segmented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of segmented.
Questions about saying segmented
How do you pronounce segmented?
Say seg-MEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛɡˈmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsɛɡˈmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segmented?
Segmented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: seg · MEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say segmented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛɡˈmɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ˌsɛɡˈmɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.