How to pronounce sported
Say it like SPOR-tid. Sported has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR).
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- SPOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sported pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAW-tid.
What does sported mean?
- simple past and past participle of sport How to pronounce sport
Words that rhyme with sported
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Questions about saying sported
How do you pronounce sported?
Say SPOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sported?
Sported has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR). Broken into parts: SPOR · tid.
Is sported 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 /ˈspɔːtɪd/ (SPAW-tid).