How to pronounce ameliorated
Say it like uh-MEE-lyuh-ray-tid. Ameliorated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- lyuh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ameliorated 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.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 ameliorated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MEE-lyuh-ray-tid.
What does ameliorated mean?
- simple past and past participle of ameliorate How to pronounce ameliorate
- Having had problem(s) improved upon; having been the subject of amelioration.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ameliorated
How do you pronounce ameliorated?
Say uh-MEE-lyuh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈmiljəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈmiːljəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ameliorated?
Ameliorated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · lyuh · ray · tid.
Is ameliorated 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 /əˈmiːljəˌreɪtɪd/ (uh-MEE-lyuh-ray-tid).