How to pronounce alleviated
Say it like uh-LEE-vee-ay-tid. Alleviated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- uh
- LEE
- vee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleviated 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 alleviated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-LEE-vee-ay-tid.
What does alleviated mean?
- Made more bearable.“My alleviated sorrow no longer crushes me.”
- simple past and past participle of alleviate How to pronounce alleviate
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Words that rhyme with alleviated
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Questions about saying alleviated
How do you pronounce alleviated?
Say uh-LEE-vee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈliviˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈliːviˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleviated?
Alleviated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: uh · LEE · vee · ay · tid.
Is alleviated 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 /əˈliːviˌeɪtɪd/ (uh-LEE-vee-ay-tid).