How to pronounce emaciated
Say it like ih-MAY-see-ay-tid. Emaciated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- ih
- MAY
- see
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emaciated 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.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 emaciated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MAY-shee-ay-tid.
What does emaciated mean?
- Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.“The emaciated prisoners in the death camps were weak and sickly.”
- simple past and past participle of emaciate How to pronounce emaciate
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Questions about saying emaciated
How do you pronounce emaciated?
Say ih-MAY-see-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmeɪsiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emaciated?
Emaciated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: ih · MAY · see · ay · tid.
Is emaciated 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 /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/ (uh-MAY-shee-ay-tid).