How to pronounce advocated
Say it like AD-vuh-kay-tid. Advocated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- vuh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advocated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 advocated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AD-vuh-kay-tid.
What does advocated mean?
- simple past and past participle of advocate How to pronounce advocate
- Having been argued in favor of.
Questions about saying advocated
How do you pronounce advocated?
Say AD-vuh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advocated?
Advocated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · vuh · kay · tid.
Is advocated 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 /ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪd/ (AD-vuh-kay-tid).