How to pronounce delegated
Say it like DEL-uh-gay-tud. Delegated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- uh
- gay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delegated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delegated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEL-uh-gay-tud.
What does delegated mean?
- simple past and past participle of delegate How to pronounce delegate
Questions about saying delegated
How do you pronounce delegated?
Say DEL-uh-gay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delegated?
Delegated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · uh · gay · tud.
Is delegated 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 /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪtəd/ (DEL-uh-gay-tud).