How to pronounce estimated
Say it like ES-tuh-may-tud. Estimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- tuh
- may
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estimated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 estimated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ES-tih-may-tid.
What does estimated mean?
- That is an estimate.
- simple past and past participle of estimate How to pronounce estimate
Questions about saying estimated
How do you pronounce estimated?
Say ES-tuh-may-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estimated?
Estimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tuh · may · tud.
Is estimated 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 /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪtɪd/ (ES-tih-may-tid).