How to pronounce anticipated
Say it like an-TIS-uh-pay-tid. Anticipated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- an
- TIS
- uh
- pay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticipated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- payGive 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 anticipated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-TIS-ih-pay-tid.
What does anticipated mean?
- expected hopefully
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with anticipated
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Questions about saying anticipated
How do you pronounce anticipated?
Say an-TIS-uh-pay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticipated?
Anticipated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: an · TIS · uh · pay · tid.
Is anticipated 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 /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/ (an-TIS-ih-pay-tid).