How to pronounce irradiated
Say it like ir-AY-dee-ay-tid. Irradiated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- ir
- AY
- dee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irradiated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 irradiated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ir-AY-dee-ay-tid.
What does irradiated mean?
- simple past and past participle of irradiate How to pronounce irradiate
- Emitted outwards from a center like rays.
- Having rays; radiant.
- Having been exposed to radiation (as for example by imaging, food-safety sterilization, or a nuclear blast).
Questions about saying irradiated
How do you pronounce irradiated?
Say ir-AY-dee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irradiated?
Irradiated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: ir · AY · dee · ay · tid.
Is irradiated 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 /ˌɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/ (ir-AY-dee-ay-tid).