How to pronounce marginated
Say it like MAR-jih-nay-tud. Marginated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- jih
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marginated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. 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 marginated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAH-jih-nay-tud.
What does marginated mean?
- Having a distinct margin.
- marginalized
Questions about saying marginated
How do you pronounce marginated?
Say MAR-jih-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrdʒɪneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːdʒɪneɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marginated?
Marginated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · jih · nay · tud.
Is marginated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːdʒɪneɪtəd/ (MAH-jih-nay-tud).