How to pronounce antiquated
Say it like AN-tuh-kway-tid. Antiquated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tuh
- kway
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiquated 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwayGive 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 antiquated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AN-tih-kway-tid.
What does antiquated mean?
- old-fashioned, out of date
- simple past and past participle of antiquate How to pronounce antiquate
Where does antiquated come from?
From antiquate + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying antiquated
How do you pronounce antiquated?
Say AN-tuh-kway-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntəˌkweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiquated?
Antiquated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tuh · kway · tid.
Is antiquated 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 /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ (AN-tih-kway-tid).