How to pronounce talented
Say it like TAL-un-tid. Talented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- un
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of talented
American and British speakers say talented in essentially the same way: /ˈtæləntɪd/ in the US and /ˈtæləntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-un-tid.
What does talented mean?
- endowed with talent or talents“a gifted writer”
Where does talented come from?
From talent + -ed.
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Questions about saying talented
How do you pronounce talented?
Say TAL-un-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæləntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtæləntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talented?
Talented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · un · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say talented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæləntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtæləntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.