How to pronounce mated
Say it like MAY-tid. Mated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 mated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAY-tid.
What does mated mean?
- simple past and past participle of mate How to pronounce mate
- fitted together or interlocked
Words that rhyme with mated
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Questions about saying mated
How do you pronounce mated?
Say MAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mated?
Mated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · tid.
Is mated 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 /ˈmeɪtɪd/ (MAY-tid).