How to pronounce negated
Say it like nih-GAY-tud. Negated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- nih
- GAY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 negated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nih-GAY-tud.
Other ways to say negated
Negated also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- NEE-gay-tid /ˈniɡeɪtɪd/
What does negated mean?
- simple past and past participle of negate How to pronounce negate
Words that rhyme with negated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of negated.
Questions about saying negated
How do you pronounce negated?
Say nih-GAY-tud. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈɡeɪtəd/. In British English it is /nɪˈɡeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negated?
Negated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: nih · GAY · tud.
Is negated 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 /nɪˈɡeɪtəd/ (nih-GAY-tud).