How to pronounce graduated
Say it like GRAJ-oo-ay-tid. Graduated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAJ).
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- GRAJ
- oo
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graduated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ayGive 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 graduated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAD-yuu-ay-tid.
What does graduated mean?
- marked with or divided into degrees“a calibrated thermometer”
- taking place by degrees
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Questions about saying graduated
How do you pronounce graduated?
Say GRAJ-oo-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡrædjʊˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graduated?
Graduated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAJ). Broken into parts: GRAJ · oo · ay · tid.
Is graduated 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 /ˈɡrædjʊˌeɪtɪd/ (GRAD-yuu-ay-tid).