English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Voted Pronunciation
Voted is pronounced VOH-tid, IPA /ˈvoʊtɪd/.
VOH-tid
US /ˈvoʊtɪd/ · UK /ˈvəʊtɪd/
Syllables: VOH · tid (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (past tense and past participle of vote): Expressed a choice in an election or a formal decision.
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Voted in a Sentence
- She voted by post this year.
- The committee voted to delay the rollout.
- He has voted in every election since he turned eighteen.
Common Mispronunciations of Voted
Not VOHTD
After a t sound, the ed ending becomes its own syllable, tid. So this one has two beats where walked and shaved have one.
Not voh-TED
Keep the weight on the front and let the ending reduce. A full ed with a clear e sounds like a careful reading of the spelling.
Tip: Two syllables, VOH-tid. Needed, wanted, and started all take the same extra beat.
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