How to pronounce elevated
Say it like EL-uh-vay-tid. Elevated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elevated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay 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.
- vayGive 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 elevated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EL-uh-vay-tid.
What does elevated mean?
- raised above the ground“an elevated platform”
- of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style“an exalted ideal”“argue in terms of high-flown ideals”
- increased in amount or degree“raised temperature”
- a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level
Questions about saying elevated
How do you pronounce elevated?
Say EL-uh-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛləˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elevated?
Elevated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · vay · tid.
Is elevated 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 /ˈɛləˌveɪtɪd/ (EL-uh-vay-tid).