How to pronounce sighted
Say it like SY-tid. Sighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
- SY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-tud.
What does sighted mean?
- able to see
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Words that rhyme with sighted
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Words that sound like sighted
Questions about saying sighted
How do you pronounce sighted?
Say SY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sighted?
Sighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · tid.
Is sighted 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 /ˈsaɪtəd/ (SY-tud).
What words sound the same as sighted?
Sighted sounds the same as sited, cited in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.