How to pronounce arbitrated
Say it like AR-buh-tray-tid. Arbitrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- buh
- tray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbitrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trayGive 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 arbitrated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AH-buh-tray-tid.
What does arbitrated mean?
- subject to arbitration
- simple past and past participle of arbitrate How to pronounce arbitrate
Questions about saying arbitrated
How do you pronounce arbitrated?
Say AR-buh-tray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbəˌtreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbəˌtreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbitrated?
Arbitrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · buh · tray · tid.
Is arbitrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːbəˌtreɪtɪd/ (AH-buh-tray-tid).