How to pronounce intimidated
Say it like in-TIM-ih-day-tid. Intimidated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM).
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- in
- TIM
- ih
- day
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intimidated 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.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dayGive 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 intimidated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TIM-ih-day-tid.
What does intimidated mean?
- simple past and past participle of intimidate How to pronounce intimidate
- Subjected to intimidation.
Questions about saying intimidated
How do you pronounce intimidated?
Say in-TIM-ih-day-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intimidated?
Intimidated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM). Broken into parts: in · TIM · ih · day · tid.
Is intimidated 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 /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/ (in-TIM-ih-day-tid).