How to pronounce eradicated
Say it like ih-RAD-uh-kay-tid. Eradicated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD).
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- ih
- RAD
- uh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eradicated 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.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 eradicated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-RAD-uh-kay-tid.
What does eradicated mean?
- Utterly destroyed; eliminated.
- Having the roots of a tree visible in the emblazon.
- simple past and past participle of eradicate How to pronounce eradicate
Questions about saying eradicated
How do you pronounce eradicated?
Say ih-RAD-uh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrædəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈrædəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eradicated?
Eradicated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD). Broken into parts: ih · RAD · uh · kay · tid.
Is eradicated 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 /ɪˈrædəˌkeɪtɪd/ (ih-RAD-uh-kay-tid).