How to pronounce tainted
Say it like TAYN-tid. Tainted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYN).
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- TAYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tainted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYNSay 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 tainted
American and British speakers say tainted in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪntɪd/ in the US and /ˈteɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYN-tid.
What does tainted mean?
- Corrupted or filled with imperfections.“Hey, get that away from me! It was bought with tainted money.”
- Originating from an untrusted source.“Do not use tainted values in SQL queries.”
- simple past and past participle of taint How to pronounce taint
Where does tainted come from?
From taint + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with tainted
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Questions about saying tainted
How do you pronounce tainted?
Say TAYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈteɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tainted?
Tainted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYN). Broken into parts: TAYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say tainted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈteɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.