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