To pronounce "acted", say ACT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæk.tɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈæk.tɪd/
IPA
"acted" has 2 syllables: act-ed. It rhymes with protracted and abstracted, if that helps it stick.
verb
“If you don't act soon, you will be in trouble.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Acted" has 2 syllables: act · ed.
The IPA transcription of "acted" is /ˈæk.tɪd/.
Acted: To do something.
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