How to pronounce denigrated
Say it like DEN-ih-gray-tid. Denigrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- ih
- gray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denigrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- grayGive 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 denigrated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEN-ih-gray-tid.
What does denigrated mean?
- simple past and past participle of denigrate How to pronounce denigrate
Questions about saying denigrated
How do you pronounce denigrated?
Say DEN-ih-gray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denigrated?
Denigrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · ih · gray · tid.
Is denigrated 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 /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪtɪd/ (DEN-ih-gray-tid).