How to pronounce texted
Say it like TEK-stid. Texted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɛkstɪd/TEK-stid
UK British/ˈtɛkstɪd/TEK-stid
- TEK
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Texted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of texted
American and British speakers say texted in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛkstɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɛkstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-stid.
What does texted mean?
Questions about saying texted
How do you pronounce texted?
Say TEK-stid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛkstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛkstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in texted?
Texted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · stid.
Do Americans and Brits say texted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛkstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɛkstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.