English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Respected Pronunciation
Respected is pronounced ri-SPEK-tid, IPA /riˈspɛktɪd/.
ri-SPEK-tid
US /riˈspɛktɪd/ · UK /rɪˈspɛktɪd/
Syllables: ri · SPEK · tid (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective and verb: Admired and thought well of by other people.
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Respected in a Sentence
- She is a respected voice in the field.
- He respected the rule even when nobody was watching.
- The paper is widely respected abroad.
Common Mispronunciations of Respected
Not ri-SPEKT
Here the ed really is a third beat, tid, because English only adds that extra syllable after a t or a d.
Not REE-spek-tid
SPEK is the loud middle, and both beats around it stay quiet.
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