How to pronounce articulated
Say it like ar-TIK-yuh-lay-tid. Articulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- ar
- TIK
- yuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articulated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 articulated
- 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-TIK-yuh-lay-tid.
What does articulated mean?
- simple past and past participle of articulate How to pronounce articulate
- Constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.
- Of a vehicle, composed of component parts each with its own wheels and chassis, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.
- Qualified by an article
- An articulated vehicle, such as a locomotive.
Questions about saying articulated
How do you pronounce articulated?
Say ar-TIK-yuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articulated?
Articulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: ar · TIK · yuh · lay · tid.
Is articulated 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 /ɑːˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪd/ (ah-TIK-yuh-lay-tid).