How to pronounce bloated
Say it like BLOH-tid. Bloated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bloated
- 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: BLOH-tid.
What does bloated mean?
- simple past and past participle of bloat How to pronounce bloat
- Swollen with fluid or gas.
- Excessively or extremely large or wealthy.
- Excessively overloaded with features, like bloatware.
Words that rhyme with bloated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bloated.
Questions about saying bloated
How do you pronounce bloated?
Say BLOH-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloated?
Bloated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · tid.
Is bloated 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 /ˈbləʊtɪd/ (BLOH-tid).