How to pronounce accumulated
Say it like uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tid. Accumulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- myuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumulated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 accumulated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-myuu-lay-tid.
What does accumulated mean?
- periodically accumulated over time“accrued interest”“accrued leave”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accumulated
How do you pronounce accumulated?
Say uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjumjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumulated?
Accumulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · myuh · lay · tid.
Is accumulated 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 /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪtɪd/ (uh-KYOO-myuu-lay-tid).