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