How to pronounce enunciated
Say it like ih-NUHN-see-ay-tid. Enunciated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN).
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- ih
- NUHN
- see
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enunciated 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.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 enunciated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NUHN-see-ay-tid.
What does enunciated mean?
- simple past and past participle of enunciate How to pronounce enunciate
Questions about saying enunciated
How do you pronounce enunciated?
Say ih-NUHN-see-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enunciated?
Enunciated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN). Broken into parts: ih · NUHN · see · ay · tid.
Is enunciated 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 /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtɪd/ (ih-NUHN-see-ay-tid).