How to pronounce cucullated
Say it like KYOO-kuh-lay-tid. Cucullated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- kuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cucullated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 cucullated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KYOO-kuh-lay-tid.
What does cucullated mean?
- Having a hood or cowl; hooded.
- Having a hood-like covering or component; hood-shaped.
- Having the edges toward the base rolled inward, as the leaf of the commonest American blue violet.
Where does cucullated come from?
From Latin cucullatus, from cucullus (“hood”).
Questions about saying cucullated
How do you pronounce cucullated?
Say KYOO-kuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjukəleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːkəleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cucullated?
Cucullated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · kuh · lay · tid.
Is cucullated 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 /ˈkjuːkəleɪtɪd/ (KYOO-kuh-lay-tid).