How to pronounce located
Say it like LOH-kay-tud. Located has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Located pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of located
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOH-kay-tid.
What does located mean?
- situated in a particular spot or position“valuable centrally located urban land”“strategically placed artillery”
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Questions about saying located
How do you pronounce located?
Say LOH-kay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊˌkeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈləʊˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in located?
Located has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kay · tud.
Is located pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊˌkeɪtɪd/ (LOH-kay-tid).