How to pronounce suspected
Say it like suh-SPEK-tid. Suspected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- suh
- SPEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suspected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suspected
American and British speakers say suspected in essentially the same way: /səˈspɛktɪd/ in the US and /səˈspɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-SPEK-tid.
What does suspected mean?
- believed likely“a suspected thief”“a suspected infection”
Words that rhyme with suspected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suspected.
Questions about saying suspected
How do you pronounce suspected?
Say suh-SPEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /səˈspɛktɪd/. In British English it is /səˈspɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suspected?
Suspected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: suh · SPEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say suspected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈspɛktɪd/ and the British form is /səˈspɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.