How to pronounce elated
Say it like ih-LAY-tud. Elated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- ih
- LAY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 elated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LAY-tud.
What does elated mean?
- Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.“She was elated with her new car.”
- simple past and past participle of elate How to pronounce elate
Where does elated come from?
Latin elatus (“raised”).
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Questions about saying elated
How do you pronounce elated?
Say ih-LAY-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈleɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪˈleɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elated?
Elated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: ih · LAY · tud.
Is elated 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 /ɪˈleɪtəd/ (ih-LAY-tud).