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