How to pronounce amalgamated
Say it like uh-MAL-guh-may-tid. Amalgamated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- uh
- MAL
- guh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amalgamated 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.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 amalgamated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MAL-guh-may-tid.
What does amalgamated mean?
- Combined from two or more entities into one specific entity whilst retaining the defining characteristics of the original source entities.
- simple past and past participle of amalgamate How to pronounce amalgamate
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Questions about saying amalgamated
How do you pronounce amalgamated?
Say uh-MAL-guh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amalgamated?
Amalgamated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: uh · MAL · guh · may · tid.
Is amalgamated 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 /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪd/ (uh-MAL-guh-may-tid).