How to pronounce germinated
Say it like JUR-muh-nay-tid. Germinated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- muh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germinated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 germinated
- 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: JUR-muh-nay-tid.
What does germinated mean?
- simple past and past participle of germinate How to pronounce germinate
Words that rhyme with germinated
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Questions about saying germinated
How do you pronounce germinated?
Say JUR-muh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːməˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germinated?
Germinated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · muh · nay · tid.
Is germinated 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 /ˈdʒɜːməˌneɪtɪd/ (JUR-muh-nay-tid).