How to pronounce dated
Say it like DAY-tid. Dated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 dated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DAY-tid.
What does dated mean?
- marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
Words that rhyme with dated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dated.
Questions about saying dated
How do you pronounce dated?
Say DAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dated?
Dated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tid.
Is dated 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 /ˈdeɪtɪd/ (DAY-tid).