How to pronounce wrecked
Say it like REKT. Wrecked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrecked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wrecked
American and British speakers say wrecked in essentially the same way: /rɛkt/ in the US and /rɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REKT.
What does wrecked mean?
- destroyed in an accident“a wrecked ship”“a highway full of wrecked cars”
Words that rhyme with wrecked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrecked.
Questions about saying wrecked
How do you pronounce wrecked?
Say REKT. The American pronunciation is /rɛkt/. In British English it is /rɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrecked?
Wrecked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REKT.
Do Americans and Brits say wrecked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛkt/ and the British form is /rɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.