How to pronounce operated
Say it like AH-puh-ray-tud. Operated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- puh
- ray
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of operated
- 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: OP-uh-ray-tid.
What does operated mean?
- Operated by the means specified e.g. a battery-operated toy.
- having undergone an operation
- simple past and past participle of operate How to pronounce operate
Questions about saying operated
How do you pronounce operated?
Say AH-puh-ray-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpəˌreɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɒpəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operated?
Operated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · puh · ray · tud.
Is operated 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 /ˈɒpəˌreɪtɪd/ (OP-uh-ray-tid).