How to pronounce berated
Say it like bih-RAY-tid. Berated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- bih
- RAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay 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 berated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-RAY-tid.
What does berated mean?
- simple past and past participle of berate How to pronounce berate
Words that rhyme with berated
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Questions about saying berated
How do you pronounce berated?
Say bih-RAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /bɪˈreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berated?
Berated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: bih · RAY · tid.
Is berated 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 /bɪˈreɪtɪd/ (bih-RAY-tid).