How to pronounce trotted
Say it like TROT-id. Trotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROT).
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- TROT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trotted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trotted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TROT-id.
What does trotted mean?
- simple past and past participle of trot How to pronounce trot
Words that rhyme with trotted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trotted.
Questions about saying trotted
How do you pronounce trotted?
Say TROT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trotted?
Trotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROT). Broken into parts: TROT · id.
Is trotted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtrɒtɪd/ (TROT-id).