How to pronounce differentiated
Say it like dif-uh-REN-shee-ay-tid. Differentiated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN).
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- dif
- uh
- REN
- shee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Differentiated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- difGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sheeKeep 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 differentiated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dif-uh-REN-shee-ay-tid.
What does differentiated mean?
- simple past and past participle of differentiate How to pronounce differentiate
- That has taken on a specialized form and function.
- Making fine distinctions.
Questions about saying differentiated
How do you pronounce differentiated?
Say dif-uh-REN-shee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in differentiated?
Differentiated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN). Broken into parts: dif · uh · REN · shee · ay · tid.
Is differentiated 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 /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪtɪd/ (dif-uh-REN-shee-ay-tid).