How to pronounce imitated
Say it like IM-ih-tay-tid. Imitated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- ih
- tay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imitated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. 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 imitated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IM-ih-tay-tid.
What does imitated mean?
- simple past and past participle of imitate How to pronounce imitate
- Virtual, simulated; in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality.
Questions about saying imitated
How do you pronounce imitated?
Say IM-ih-tay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmɪteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪmɪteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imitated?
Imitated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · ih · tay · tid.
Is imitated 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 /ˈɪmɪteɪtɪd/ (IM-ih-tay-tid).