Learn How to Pronounce visited
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
visited
Definition:
(nou) the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time (nou) a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice (nou) the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection) (nou) the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity (nou) a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪzɪt
Examples:
I visited the valley with my friends.
He visited the area infrequently.
Home and the team visited the appointment.
Learn more about:visited
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: visited
Learn Individual Sounds
Break visited down into individual sounds such as ˈvɪzɪt. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say visited in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say visited in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with visited.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of visited pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "visited" with a long "i" sound, like "vee-sit-ed." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation has a short "i" as in /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/ (US) and /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound for clarity.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "vi-SIT-ed." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "VIS-it-ed" /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/. Tip: Emphasize the first part of the word to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "visited" with a strong "t" sound, making it sound like "vis-i-ted." The "t" should be softer and less pronounced. Tip: Keep the "t" subtle to maintain natural flow.
- Omitting the second "i": Learners sometimes drop the second "i," pronouncing it as "vis-ted." This alters the word entirely. The accurate pronunciation includes both "i" sounds: "vis-it-ed." Tip: Practice saying the full syllables to avoid omission.
- Confusing with "visit": Some people confuse "visited" with "visit," pronouncing them similarly. "Visited" has an additional syllable and should be pronounced as /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/. Tip: Remember that "visited" has three syllables, while "visit" has only two.