How to pronounce eliminated
Say it like ih-LIM-uh-nay-tid. Eliminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM).
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- ih
- LIM
- uh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eliminated 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.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 eliminated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LIM-uh-nay-tid.
What does eliminated mean?
- simple past and past participle of eliminate How to pronounce eliminate
Questions about saying eliminated
How do you pronounce eliminated?
Say ih-LIM-uh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eliminated?
Eliminated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM). Broken into parts: ih · LIM · uh · nay · tid.
Is eliminated 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 /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtɪd/ (ih-LIM-uh-nay-tid).