How to pronounce vested
Say it like VES-tid. Vested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vested
American and British speakers say vested in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˈvɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VES-tid.
What does vested mean?
- Settled, fixed or absolute, with no contingencies.“All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.”
- Dressed or clothed, especially in vestments.“The Pope, vested in mitre and cope, is greeted by a newly created Cardinal.”
- simple past and past participle of vest How to pronounce vest
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Words that rhyme with vested
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Questions about saying vested
How do you pronounce vested?
Say VES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vested?
Vested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say vested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.