How to pronounce alienated
Say it like AY-lee-uh-nay-tid. Alienated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- lee
- uh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alienated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 alienated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-lee-uh-nay-tid.
What does alienated mean?
- simple past and past participle of alienate How to pronounce alienate
- Isolated; excluded; estranged.
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Questions about saying alienated
How do you pronounce alienated?
Say AY-lee-uh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alienated?
Alienated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lee · uh · nay · tid.
Is alienated 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 /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd/ (AY-lee-uh-nay-tid).