How to Pronounce Connected

To pronounce "connected", say CONN-ect-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈnɛktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “connected”

"connected" has 3 syllables: conn-ect-ed. It rhymes with dejected and neglected, if that helps it stick.

What does connected mean?

verb

  1. (of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

    “I think this piece connects to that piece over there.”

  2. (of two objects) To join: to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to each other.

    “Both roads have the same name, but they don't connect: they're on opposite sides of the river, and there's no bridge there.”

adjective

  1. (usually with "well-"): Having favorable rapport with a powerful entity.
  2. Having relationships; involved with others.

Synonyms

affixjoinput togetherunite

Antonyms

disconnectdisconnected

Words that rhyme with connected

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejectedneglectedunexpectedaffectedcollecteddisconnectedreflectedexpectedselectedrejectedprotecteddisaffected

Related words

affiliatedassociatedintimateattachedadjoiningabuttinglinkedwell-connected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "connected"?▾

"Connected" has 3 syllables: conn · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "connected"?▾

The IPA transcription of "connected" is /kəˈnɛktɪd/.

What does "connected" mean?▾

Connected: (of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

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