How to pronounce automated
Say it like AW-tuh-may-tid. Automated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 automated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-may-tid.
What does automated mean?
- operated by automation“an automated stoker”
Where does automated come from?
From automate + -ed.
Questions about saying automated
How do you pronounce automated?
Say AW-tuh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automated?
Automated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · may · tid.
Is automated 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 /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd/ (AW-tuh-may-tid).