How to pronounce cedillated
Say it like SED-ih-lay-tid. Cedillated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SED).
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- SED
- ih
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cedillated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layKeep this part quick and light. 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 cedillated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SED-ih-lay-tid.
What does cedillated mean?
- Having a cedilla.
Where does cedillated come from?
From cedilla + -ated.
Questions about saying cedillated
How do you pronounce cedillated?
Say SED-ih-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛdɪleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛdɪleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cedillated?
Cedillated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SED). Broken into parts: SED · ih · lay · tid.
Is cedillated 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 /ˈsɛdɪleɪtɪd/ (SED-ih-lay-tid).