How to pronounce crocheted carries the same silent T from the base word forward into the past tense, pronounced kroh-SHADE. I hear this exact word mispronounced with a voiced T even from people who say the base word correctly. This guide gives the quick answer.
Direct Answer
Crocheted is pronounced kroh-SHADE, two syllables, with the “-ed” ending sounding like a simple “d” attached directly, not a separate syllable.
Why It Sounds Like “Shade”
The base word’s silent T carries through, so “-ed” attaches directly to the “shay” sound, producing something that sounds like the English word “shade” rather than “shay-ted.”
Frequently asked questions
Is crocheted one or two syllables?
Two syllables: kroh-SHADE, with the stress on the second syllable, same as the base word crochet.
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