How to pronounce targeted
Say it like TAR-guh-tid. Targeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- guh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Targeted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep 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 targeted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAH-ghih-tid.
What does targeted mean?
- Having something aimed at it.“The targeted objects include two military bases and an airfield.”
- Aimed at something or someone; focused.“targeted aid packages”
- simple past and past participle of target How to pronounce target
Questions about saying targeted
How do you pronounce targeted?
Say TAR-guh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrɡətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in targeted?
Targeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · guh · tid.
Is targeted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd/ (TAH-ghih-tid).