How to pronounce tested
Say it like TES-tid. Tested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay 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 tested
American and British speakers say tested in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tid.
What does tested mean?
- tested and proved useful or correct“a tested method”
- tested and proved to be reliable
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Words that rhyme with tested
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Questions about saying tested
How do you pronounce tested?
Say TES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tested?
Tested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say tested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.