How to Pronounce "respected"
word
/ɹiˈspɛktɪd/
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/ɹɪspˈɛktɪd/
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Definition
If a person is respected, other people admire them and think well of them because of their character, knowledge, achievements, or position. It can also describe someone who has earned trust and social esteem over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈspɛktɪd/
British English
/ɹɪspˈɛktɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
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UK
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Listen in Context
She is a respected teacher in our school.
His father is a respected doctor.
She became a respected leader in the town.
He's one of the most respected people in the industry.