How to Pronounce Alerted

To pronounce "alerted", say AL-ert-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AL-ert-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “alerted”

"alerted" has 3 syllables: al-ert-ed. It rhymes with perverted and diverted, if that helps it stick.

What does alerted mean?

verb

  1. To give warning to.

adjective

  1. Having been made alert; having been made attentive, alarmed or warned of something coming soon.

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Words that rhyme with alerted

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perverteddivertedblurtedasserteddesertedconcertedinvertedrevertedavertedconvertedskirtedintroverted

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alerted"?▾

"Alerted" has 3 syllables: al · ert · ed.

What does "alerted" mean?▾

Alerted: To give warning to.

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