How to pronounce moderated
Say it like MAH-duh-ray-tid. Moderated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- duh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 moderated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOD-uh-ray-tid.
What does moderated mean?
- simple past and past participle of moderate How to pronounce moderate
Questions about saying moderated
How do you pronounce moderated?
Say MAH-duh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderated?
Moderated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · duh · ray · tid.
Is moderated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtɪd/ (MOD-uh-ray-tid).