How to pronounce elucidated
Say it like ih-LOO-suh-day-tud. Elucidated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ih
- LOO
- suh
- day
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elucidated 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive this part a little weight. 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 elucidated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LOO-suh-day-tud.
What does elucidated mean?
- Having been made clear or well-understood.
- simple past and past participle of elucidate How to pronounce elucidate
Questions about saying elucidated
How do you pronounce elucidated?
Say ih-LOO-suh-day-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlusəˌdeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːsəˌdeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elucidated?
Elucidated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · suh · day · tud.
Is elucidated 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 /ɪˈluːsəˌdeɪtəd/ (ih-LOO-suh-day-tud).