How to pronounce bated
Say it like BAY-tid. Bated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 bated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAY-tid.
What does bated mean?
- Reduced; lowered; restrained
- simple past and past participle of bate How to pronounce bate
Words that rhyme with bated
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Questions about saying bated
How do you pronounce bated?
Say BAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bated?
Bated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · tid.
Is bated 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 /ˈbeɪtɪd/ (BAY-tid).