How to pronounce assimilated
Say it like uh-SIM-uh-lay-tid. Assimilated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- uh
- SIM
- uh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assimilated 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.
- SIMSay 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.
- 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 assimilated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SIM-uh-lay-tid.
What does assimilated mean?
- simple past and past participle of assimilate How to pronounce assimilate
Questions about saying assimilated
How do you pronounce assimilated?
Say uh-SIM-uh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assimilated?
Assimilated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: uh · SIM · uh · lay · tid.
Is assimilated 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 /əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪd/ (uh-SIM-uh-lay-tid).