How to pronounce congregated
Say it like KAHNG-grih-gay-tid. Congregated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG).
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- KAHNG
- grih
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congregated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- grihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gayGive 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 congregated
- 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: KONG-grih-gay-tid.
What does congregated mean?
- simple past and past participle of congregate How to pronounce congregate
Questions about saying congregated
How do you pronounce congregated?
Say KAHNG-grih-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congregated?
Congregated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG). Broken into parts: KAHNG · grih · gay · tid.
Is congregated 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 /ˈkɒŋɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/ (KONG-grih-gay-tid).