How to pronounce updated
Say it like up-DAY-tid. Updated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- up
- DAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Updated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of updated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: up-DAY-tid.
Other ways to say updated
Updated also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- UHP-day-tid /ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
What does updated mean?
Words that rhyme with updated
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Questions about saying updated
How do you pronounce updated?
Say up-DAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /əpˈdeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ʌpˈdeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in updated?
Updated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: up · DAY · tid.
Is updated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ʌpˈdeɪtɪd/ (up-DAY-tid).