How to pronounce studied
Say it like STUHD-eed. Studied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD).
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- STUHD
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Studied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of studied
American and British speakers say studied in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌdid/ in the US and /ˈstʌdid/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHD-eed.
What does studied mean?
- produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation“a studied smile”“a note of biting irony and studied insult”
Words that rhyme with studied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of studied.
Questions about saying studied
How do you pronounce studied?
Say STUHD-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌdid/. In British English it is /ˈstʌdid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in studied?
Studied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD). Broken into parts: STUHD · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say studied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌdid/ and the British form is /ˈstʌdid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.