How to pronounce inactivated
Say it like in-AK-tih-vay-tid. Inactivated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- in
- AK
- tih
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inactivated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vayGive 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 inactivated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-AK-tih-vay-tid.
What does inactivated mean?
- simple past and past participle of inactivate How to pronounce inactivate
Questions about saying inactivated
How do you pronounce inactivated?
Say in-AK-tih-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inactivated?
Inactivated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: in · AK · tih · vay · tid.
Is inactivated 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 /ˌɪˈnæktɪˌveɪtɪd/ (in-AK-tih-vay-tid).