How to pronounce accelerated
Say it like ak-SEL-uh-ray-tid. Accelerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- ak
- SEL
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accelerated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. 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 accelerated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-SEL-uh-ray-tid.
What does accelerated mean?
- speeded up, as of an academic course“in an accelerated program in school”
Questions about saying accelerated
How do you pronounce accelerated?
Say ak-SEL-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accelerated?
Accelerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: ak · SEL · uh · ray · tid.
Is accelerated 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 /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/ (ak-SEL-uh-ray-tid).