How to pronounce activated
Say it like AK-tuh-vay-tid. Activated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tuh
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activated 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive 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 activated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AK-tih-vay-tid.
What does activated mean?
- (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition
- (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive
- rendered active; e.g. rendered radioactive or luminescent or photosensitive or conductive
Questions about saying activated
How do you pronounce activated?
Say AK-tuh-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktəˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activated?
Activated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tuh · vay · tid.
Is activated 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 /ˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/ (AK-tih-vay-tid).