How to pronounce spaced
Say it like SPAYST. Spaced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spaced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of spaced
American and British speakers say spaced in essentially the same way: /speɪst/ in the US and /speɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAYST.
What does spaced mean?
- Formatted so that there is a space separating two or more words.
- simple past and past participle of space How to pronounce space
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spaced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spaced.
Questions about saying spaced
How do you pronounce spaced?
Say SPAYST. The American pronunciation is /speɪst/. In British English it is /speɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spaced?
Spaced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say spaced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /speɪst/ and the British form is /speɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.