How to Pronounce Promoted

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PROM-ot-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “promoted”

"promoted" has 3 syllables: prom-ot-ed. It rhymes with devoted and noted, if that helps it stick.

What does promoted mean?

verb

  1. To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

    “He promoted his clerk to office manager.”

  2. To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.

    “They promoted the abolition of daylight saving time.”

Antonyms

denigrateopposedemoterelegate

Words that rhyme with promoted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

devotednotedbloateddenoteddotedmotedquotedtotedgloateduncoatedoutvotedcoated

Related words

abettedacceleratedadvanceadvancedadvancementadvancingadvantagedadvertised

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "promoted"?▾

"Promoted" has 3 syllables: prom · ot · ed.

What does "promoted" mean?▾

Promoted: To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

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