How to pronounce domesticated
Say it like duh-MES-tuh-kay-tud. Domesticated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- duh
- MES
- tuh
- kay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domesticated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 domesticated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-MES-tuh-kay-tud.
What does domesticated mean?
- simple past and past participle of domesticate How to pronounce domesticate
- Selectively bred to live with or around humans. (of an animal or a plant, especially a pet)
Where does domesticated come from?
From domesticate + -ed.
Questions about saying domesticated
How do you pronounce domesticated?
Say duh-MES-tuh-kay-tud. The American pronunciation is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtəd/. In British English it is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domesticated?
Domesticated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: duh · MES · tuh · kay · tud.
Is domesticated 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 /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtəd/ (duh-MES-tuh-kay-tud).