How to pronounce concentrated
Say it like KAHN-sun-tray-tid. Concentrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- sun
- tray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trayGive 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 concentrated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-sun-tray-tid.
What does concentrated mean?
- gathered together or made less diffuse“their concentrated efforts”“his concentrated attention”
- of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced
- intensely focused“her concentrated passion held them at bay”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying concentrated
How do you pronounce concentrated?
Say KAHN-sun-tray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentrated?
Concentrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · sun · tray · tid.
Is concentrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪd/ (KON-sun-tray-tid).