How to pronounce lubricated
Say it like LOO-bruh-kay-tid. Lubricated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- bruh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubricated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 lubricated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-bruh-kay-tid.
What does lubricated mean?
- simple past and past participle of lubricate How to pronounce lubricate
- Treated with a lubricant.
- Drunk.
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Questions about saying lubricated
How do you pronounce lubricated?
Say LOO-bruh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈlubrəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈluːbrəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubricated?
Lubricated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · bruh · kay · tid.
Is lubricated 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 /ˈluːbrəˌkeɪtɪd/ (LOO-bruh-kay-tid).