English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Edit Pronunciation
Edit is pronounced E-duht, IPA /ˈɛdət/.
E-duht
US /ˈɛdət/ · UK /ˈɛdɪt/
Syllables: E · duht (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb: To correct and prepare a text, a film or a recording for use.
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Edit in a Sentence
- I still need to edit the last two chapters.
- She edits the parish newsletter.
- He edited the footage down to nine minutes.
Common Mispronunciations of Edit
Not EE-dit
Say ED, as in the name, and the rest follows. Nothing in this word stretches out.
Not uh-DIT
The force stays at the front and the second beat is a weak duht.
Tip: Editor and editing keep that short opening, but edition moves the weight: i-DI-shuhn.
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