How to pronounce animated
Say it like AN-uh-may-tid. Animated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 animated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AN-ih-may-tid.
What does animated mean?
- having life or vigor or spirit“an animated and expressive face”“animated conversation”
- made to appear to move as living creatures do“an animated cartoon”“animated puppets”
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Questions about saying animated
How do you pronounce animated?
Say AN-uh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animated?
Animated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · may · tid.
Is animated 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 /ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪd/ (AN-ih-may-tid).