How to pronounce educated
Say it like EJ-uh-kay-tid. Educated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
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- EJ
- uh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Educated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of educated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ED-yuu-kay-tid.
What does educated mean?
- possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
- characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved“an educated guess”“an enlightened electorate”
Where does educated come from?
From educate + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying educated
How do you pronounce educated?
Say EJ-uh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in educated?
Educated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · uh · kay · tid.
Is educated 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 /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪtɪd/ (ED-yuu-kay-tid).