How to pronounce inflated
Say it like in-FLAY-tid. Inflated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- in
- FLAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflated 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.
- FLAYSay 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 inflated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FLAY-tid.
What does inflated mean?
- enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness“a hyperbolic style”
- pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)“high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school”“a high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution”
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Words that rhyme with inflated
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Questions about saying inflated
How do you pronounce inflated?
Say in-FLAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflated?
Inflated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: in · FLAY · tid.
Is inflated 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 /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ (in-FLAY-tid).