How to pronounce enervated
Say it like EN-ur-vay-tud. Enervated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- ur
- vay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enervated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vayKeep this part quick and light. 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 enervated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EN-ur-vay-tud.
What does enervated mean?
- Weakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
- Synonym of denervated.
- simple past and past participle of enervate
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Questions about saying enervated
How do you pronounce enervated?
Say EN-ur-vay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnɝveɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɜːveɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enervated?
Enervated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ur · vay · tud.
Is enervated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛnɜːveɪtəd/ (EN-ur-vay-tud).