How to pronounce alternated
Say it like AWL-ter-nay-tid. Alternated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- ter
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alternated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 alternated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AWL-tuh-nay-tid.
What does alternated mean?
- simple past and past participle of alternate How to pronounce alternate
Questions about saying alternated
How do you pronounce alternated?
Say AWL-ter-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔltɚˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːltəˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alternated?
Alternated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · ter · nay · tid.
Is alternated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːltəˌneɪtɪd/ (AWL-tuh-nay-tid).