How to Pronounce Respected

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “respected”

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

What does respected mean?

verb

To have respect for.
“She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.”
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
“I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.”

adjective

Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
“He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.”

Synonyms

honor esteem revere venerate value admired well-regarded

Antonyms

contemn despect despise dis disrespect diss

Words that rhyme with respected

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejected neglected unexpected affected connected collected disconnected reflected expected selected rejected protected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "respected"?▾

"Respected" has 3 syllables: resp · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "respected"?▾

The IPA transcription of "respected" is /ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/.

What does "respected" mean?▾

Respected: To have respect for.

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