Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

respected

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.11 in modern English

Syllables
re-spect-ed
IPA
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

verb

simple past and past participle of respect

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more respected (comparative) most respected (superlative)

Derived Forms

underrespected unrespected

Phrases

well-respected

Synonyms

admired esteemed well-regarded applauded blessed distinguished eminent feared gloriful glorious honoured illustrious

Rhymes With

connected selected affected protected rejected unexpected suspected infected reflected subjected disconnected inspected

Questions

How do you pronounce respected?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/.
What does respected mean?
Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

How to pronounce respected

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