How to pronounce medicated
Say it like MED-ih-kay-tid. Medicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ih
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medicated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay 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.
- 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 medicated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MED-ih-kay-tid.
What does medicated mean?
- simple past and past participle of medicate How to pronounce medicate
Questions about saying medicated
How do you pronounce medicated?
Say MED-ih-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medicated?
Medicated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ih · kay · tid.
Is medicated 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 /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/ (MED-ih-kay-tid).