How to pronounce accentuated
Say it like ak-SEN-choo-ay-tid. Accentuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- ak
- SEN
- choo
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accentuated 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ayGive 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 accentuated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-SEN-choo-ay-tid.
What does accentuated mean?
- simple past and past participle of accentuate How to pronounce accentuate
Questions about saying accentuated
How do you pronounce accentuated?
Say ak-SEN-choo-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛntʃuˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛntʃuːˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accentuated?
Accentuated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: ak · SEN · choo · ay · tid.
Is accentuated 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 /ækˈsɛntʃuːˌeɪtɪd/ (ak-SEN-choo-ay-tid).