How to pronounce ovated
Say it like OH-vay-tid. Ovated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊveɪtɪd/OH-vay-tid
UK British/ˈəʊveɪtɪd/OH-vay-tid
- OH
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vayKeep this part quick and light. 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 ovated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OH-vay-tid.
What does ovated mean?
Questions about saying ovated
How do you pronounce ovated?
Say OH-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovated?
Ovated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vay · tid.
Is ovated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊveɪtɪd/ (OH-vay-tid).