How to pronounce approximated
Say it like uh-PRAHK-suh-may-tid. Approximated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK).
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- uh
- PRAHK
- suh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approximated 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.
- PRAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep 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 approximated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PROK-suh-may-tid.
What does approximated mean?
- simple past and past participle of approximate How to pronounce approximate
- Calculated by approximation
Questions about saying approximated
How do you pronounce approximated?
Say uh-PRAHK-suh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɑksəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈprɒksəˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approximated?
Approximated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK). Broken into parts: uh · PRAHK · suh · may · tid.
Is approximated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈprɒksəˌmeɪtɪd/ (uh-PROK-suh-may-tid).