How to pronounce inaugurated
Say it like ih-NAW-guh-ray-tid. Inaugurated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW).
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- ih
- NAW
- guh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaugurated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 inaugurated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NOG-uh-ray-tid.
What does inaugurated mean?
- past participle of inaugurate How to pronounce inaugurate
Questions about saying inaugurated
How do you pronounce inaugurated?
Say ih-NAW-guh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɔɡəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɒɡəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaugurated?
Inaugurated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW). Broken into parts: ih · NAW · guh · ray · tid.
Is inaugurated 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 /ɪˈnɒɡəˌreɪtɪd/ (ih-NOG-uh-ray-tid).