How to pronounce abdicated
Say it like AB-dih-kay-tid. Abdicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- dih
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdicated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abdicated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-dih-kay-tid.
What does abdicated mean?
- simple past and past participle of abdicate How to pronounce abdicate
Questions about saying abdicated
How do you pronounce abdicated?
Say AB-dih-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdicated?
Abdicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · dih · kay · tid.
Is abdicated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪd/ (AB-dih-kay-tid).