How to pronounce associated
Say it like uh-SOH-see-ay-tid. Associated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- uh
- SOH
- see
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Associated 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 associated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SOH-sih-ay-tid.
What does associated mean?
- Connected with something or another person.“closely associated”
- Connected or amalgamated with another company.
- simple past and past participle of associate How to pronounce associate
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Questions about saying associated
How do you pronounce associated?
Say uh-SOH-see-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsəʊsɪˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in associated?
Associated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: uh · SOH · see · ay · tid.
Is associated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈsəʊsɪˌeɪtɪd/ (uh-SOH-sih-ay-tid).