How to pronounce stated
Say it like STAY-tid. Stated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsteɪtɪd/STAY-tid
UK British/ˈsteɪtɪd/STAY-tid
- STAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STAY-tid.
What does stated mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of state How to pronounce state
- Expressed in a statement; uttered or written.
- Settled; established; fixed.
- Recurring at a regular time; not occasional.“stated preaching”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stated
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Questions about saying stated
How do you pronounce stated?
Say STAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stated?
Stated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · tid.
Is stated 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 /ˈsteɪtɪd/ (STAY-tid).