How to pronounce originated
Say it like uh-RIJ-uh-nay-tud. Originated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ).
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- uh
- RIJ
- uh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Originated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 originated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-RIJ-uh-nay-tud.
What does originated mean?
- simple past and past participle of originate How to pronounce originate
Questions about saying originated
How do you pronounce originated?
Say uh-RIJ-uh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in originated?
Originated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ). Broken into parts: uh · RIJ · uh · nay · tud.
Is originated 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 /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtəd/ (uh-RIJ-uh-nay-tud).