How to pronounce donated
Say it like DOH-nay-tid. Donated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊˌneɪtɪd/DOH-nay-tid
UK British/ˈdəʊˌneɪtɪd/DOH-nay-tid
- DOH
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 donated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOH-nay-tid.
What does donated mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of donate How to pronounce donate
- Having been given freely rather than purchased.
Questions about saying donated
How do you pronounce donated?
Say DOH-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donated?
Donated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · nay · tid.
Is donated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊˌneɪtɪd/ (DOH-nay-tid).