How to pronounce tattooed
Say it like tat-OOD. Tattooed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOD).
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- tat
- OOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattooed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tatGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- OODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tattooed
American and British speakers say tattooed in essentially the same way: /ˌtæˈtud/ in the US and /ˌtæˈtuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: tat-OOD.
What does tattooed mean?
- Having one or more tattoos.“The man was so heavily tattooed that it was almost impossible to find any bare skin on his body.”
- simple past and past participle of tattoo How to pronounce tattoo
Words that rhyme with tattooed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tattooed.
Questions about saying tattooed
How do you pronounce tattooed?
Say tat-OOD. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæˈtud/. In British English it is /ˌtæˈtuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattooed?
Tattooed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOD). Broken into parts: tat · OOD.
Do Americans and Brits say tattooed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtæˈtud/ and the British form is /ˌtæˈtuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.