How to pronounce twisted
Say it like TWIS-tid. Twisted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS).
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- TWIS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twisted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twisted
American and British speakers say twisted in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪstɪd/ in the US and /ˈtwɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWIS-tid.
What does twisted mean?
- having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented“many of the facts seemed twisted out of any semblance to reality”“a perverted translation of the poem”
Where does twisted come from?
The sense "intertwined" comes from twist (verb) by the late 15th century.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with twisted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twisted.
Questions about saying twisted
How do you pronounce twisted?
Say TWIS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twisted?
Twisted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS). Broken into parts: TWIS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say twisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.