How to pronounce intimated
Say it like IN-tuh-may-tid. Intimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tuh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intimated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 intimated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-tuh-may-tid.
What does intimated mean?
- simple past and past participle of intimate How to pronounce intimate
Questions about saying intimated
How do you pronounce intimated?
Say IN-tuh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intimated?
Intimated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tuh · may · tid.
Is intimated 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 /ˈɪntəˌmeɪtɪd/ (IN-tuh-may-tid).