How to pronounce acclimated
Say it like AK-luh-may-tid. Acclimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- luh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclimated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 acclimated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AK-lih-may-tud.
What does acclimated mean?
- Accustomed, adapted, or hardened to some environment or circumstance.
- simple past and past participle of acclimate How to pronounce acclimate
Questions about saying acclimated
How do you pronounce acclimated?
Say AK-luh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈækləˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæklɪmeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclimated?
Acclimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · luh · may · tid.
Is acclimated 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 /ˈæklɪmeɪtəd/ (AK-lih-may-tud).