How to pronounce gated
Say it like GAY-tid. Gated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 gated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GAY-tid.
What does gated mean?
- simple past and past participle of gate How to pronounce gate
- Capable of being switched on and off (normally by means of a signal).
- Having a gate or other restricted access.“a gated community; a source control system with gated check-ins”
- Having a gate of a specified color.
Words that rhyme with gated
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Questions about saying gated
How do you pronounce gated?
Say GAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gated?
Gated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · tid.
Is gated 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 /ˈɡeɪtɪd/ (GAY-tid).