How to pronounce inoculated
Say it like in-AH-kyuh-lay-tid. Inoculated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- in
- AH
- kyuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inoculated 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.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 inoculated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-OK-yuh-lay-tid.
What does inoculated mean?
- simple past and past participle of inoculate How to pronounce inoculate
Questions about saying inoculated
How do you pronounce inoculated?
Say in-AH-kyuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɑkjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɒkjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inoculated?
Inoculated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: in · AH · kyuh · lay · tid.
Is inoculated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪˈnɒkjəˌleɪtɪd/ (in-OK-yuh-lay-tid).