How to pronounce narrated
Say it like NER-ay-tid. Narrated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER).
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- NER
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayGive 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 narrated
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuh-RAY-tid.
What does narrated mean?
- simple past and past participle of narrate How to pronounce narrate
Words that rhyme with narrated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of narrated.
Questions about saying narrated
How do you pronounce narrated?
Say NER-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /nəˈreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narrated?
Narrated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER). Broken into parts: NER · ay · tid.
Is narrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /nəˈreɪtɪd/ (nuh-RAY-tid).