How to pronounce delineated
Say it like dih-LIN-ee-ay-tid. Delineated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- dih
- LIN
- ee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delineated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 delineated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-LIN-ee-ay-tid.
What does delineated mean?
- simple past and past participle of delineate How to pronounce delineate
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Questions about saying delineated
How do you pronounce delineated?
Say dih-LIN-ee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delineated?
Delineated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: dih · LIN · ee · ay · tid.
Is delineated 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 /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪtɪd/ (dih-LIN-ee-ay-tid).