How to pronounce graded
Say it like GRAY-dud. Graded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of graded
American and British speakers say graded in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪdəd/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪdəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-dud.
What does graded mean?
- simple past and past participle of grade How to pronounce grade
- Having been smoothed by a grader.
- Forming a series decreasing or increasing in intensity of a given quality.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with graded
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Questions about saying graded
How do you pronounce graded?
Say GRAY-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪdəd/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graded?
Graded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say graded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪdəd/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪdəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.