How to pronounce nominated
Say it like NAH-muh-nay-tud. Nominated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- muh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. 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 nominated
- 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: NOM-ih-nay-tid.
What does nominated mean?
- appointed by nomination
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nominated
How do you pronounce nominated?
Say NAH-muh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑməˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈnɒmɪˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominated?
Nominated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · muh · nay · tud.
Is nominated 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 /ˈnɒmɪˌneɪtɪd/ (NOM-ih-nay-tid).