How to pronounce slighted
Say it like SLY-tid. Slighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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- SLY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLYSay 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 slighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLY-tid.
What does slighted mean?
- Cheated; short-changed; ripped off.
- Treated as unimportant or not worthy of attention.
- Treated with disdain or neglect; ignored disrespectfully.
- simple past and past participle of slight How to pronounce slight
Words that rhyme with slighted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slighted.
Questions about saying slighted
How do you pronounce slighted?
Say SLY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slighted?
Slighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · tid.
Is slighted 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 /ˈslaɪtɪd/ (SLY-tid).