How to pronounce selected
Say it like suh-LEK-tid. Selected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- suh
- LEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay 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 selected
American and British speakers say selected in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛktɪd/ in the US and /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LEK-tid.
What does selected mean?
- chosen in preference to another
Words that rhyme with selected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of selected.
Questions about saying selected
How do you pronounce selected?
Say suh-LEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛktɪd/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selected?
Selected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: suh · LEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say selected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛktɪd/ and the British form is /sɪˈlɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.