How to pronounce trusted
Say it like TRUHS-tid. Trusted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS).
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- TRUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trusted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trusted
American and British speakers say trusted in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌstɪd/ in the US and /ˈtrʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHS-tid.
What does trusted mean?
- (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence“a sure (or trusted) friend”
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Words that rhyme with trusted
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Questions about saying trusted
How do you pronounce trusted?
Say TRUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trusted?
Trusted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS). Broken into parts: TRUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say trusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.