How to pronounce grated
Say it like GRAY-tid. Grated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grated 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAY-tid.
What does grated mean?
- Produced by grating.“I topped my chili with grated cheese and my mango soufflé with grated orange rind.”
- Furnished with a grate or grating.“grated windows”
- simple past and past participle of grate How to pronounce grate
Words that rhyme with grated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grated.
Questions about saying grated
How do you pronounce grated?
Say GRAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grated?
Grated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · tid.
Is grated 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 /ˈɡreɪtɪd/ (GRAY-tid).