Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acted

/ˈæk.tɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.28 in modern English

Syllables
act-ed
IPA
/ˈæk.tɪd/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of act

Example Sentences

Phrases

acted-out

Frequently Paired Words

acted-out unacted

Rhymes With

attracted extracted reacted protracted redacted subtracted compacted exacted transacted detracted reenacted

Questions

How do you pronounce acted?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæk.tɪd/.
What does acted mean?
simple past and past participle of act

How to pronounce acted

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “acted”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈæk.tɪd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “acted” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.