How to pronounce spotted
Say it like SPOT-id. Spotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT).
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- SPOT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spotted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spotted
- 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-id.
What does spotted mean?
- having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)“a field patched with ice and snow”“the wall had a spotty speckled effect”
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Words that rhyme with spotted
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Questions about saying spotted
How do you pronounce spotted?
Say SPOT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spotted?
Spotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT). Broken into parts: SPOT · id.
Is spotted 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 /ˈspɒtɪd/ (SPOT-id).