How to pronounce hated
Say it like HAY-tud. Hated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAY-tid.
What does hated mean?
- treated with dislike or contempt
Where does hated come from?
From Middle English hated, from Old English hatod, ġehatod (“hated”, past participle), from Proto-Germanic *hatadaz (“hated”), equivalent to hate + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with hated
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Questions about saying hated
How do you pronounce hated?
Say HAY-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈheɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hated?
Hated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · tud.
Is hated 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 /ˈheɪtɪd/ (HAY-tid).