How to pronounce vaulted
Say it like VAWL-tid. Vaulted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAWL).
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- VAWL
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaulted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vaulted
American and British speakers say vaulted in essentially the same way: /ˈvɔltɪd/ in the US and /ˈvɔːltɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAWL-tid.
What does vaulted mean?
- simple past and past participle of vault How to pronounce vault
- Of a ceiling supported by arches, introduced in the Gothic style.
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Words that rhyme with vaulted
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Questions about saying vaulted
How do you pronounce vaulted?
Say VAWL-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔltɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvɔːltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaulted?
Vaulted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAWL). Broken into parts: VAWL · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say vaulted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɔltɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvɔːltɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.