How to pronounce weighted
Say it like WAY-tid. Weighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
- WAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 weighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAY-tid.
What does weighted mean?
- simple past and past participle of weight How to pronounce weight
- Having weights on it.“She wore a weighted dress so it wouldn't blow in the wind.”
- Biased, so as to favour one party.“The competition was weighted so he'd be the clear favourite to win.”
- having values assigned to its edges
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Words that rhyme with weighted
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Words that sound like weighted
Questions about saying weighted
How do you pronounce weighted?
Say WAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weighted?
Weighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · tid.
Is weighted 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 /ˈweɪtɪd/ (WAY-tid).
What words sound the same as weighted?
Weighted sounds the same as waited in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.