How to pronounce spotlighted
Say it like SPOT-ly-tid. Spotlighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT).
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- SPOT
- ly
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spotlighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lyGive this part a little weight. 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 spotlighted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPOT-ly-tid.
What does spotlighted mean?
- simple past and past participle of spotlight How to pronounce spotlight
Questions about saying spotlighted
How do you pronounce spotlighted?
Say SPOT-ly-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑtˌlaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɒtˌlaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spotlighted?
Spotlighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT). Broken into parts: SPOT · ly · tid.
Is spotlighted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈspɒtˌlaɪtɪd/ (SPOT-ly-tid).