How to pronounce shirted
Say it like SHUR-tid. Shirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shirted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shirted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHUR-tid.
What does shirted mean?
- Wearing a shirt
Where does shirted come from?
From shirt + -ed.
Words that rhyme with shirted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shirted.
Questions about saying shirted
How do you pronounce shirted?
Say SHUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shirted?
Shirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · tid.
Is shirted 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 /ˈʃɜːtɪd/ (SHUR-tid).