How to pronounce debated
Say it like duh-BAY-tid. Debated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- duh
- BAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay 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 debated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-BAY-tid.
What does debated mean?
- disputed, under discussion, not settled.
- simple past and past participle of debate How to pronounce debate
Words that rhyme with debated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debated.
Questions about saying debated
How do you pronounce debated?
Say duh-BAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈbeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debated?
Debated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: duh · BAY · tid.
Is debated 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 /dɪˈbeɪtɪd/ (dih-BAY-tid).