How to pronounce penetrated
Say it like PEN-uh-tray-tid. Penetrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- uh
- tray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penetrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trayGive this part a little weight. 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 penetrated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEN-uh-tray-tid.
What does penetrated mean?
- simple past and past participle of penetrate How to pronounce penetrate
Questions about saying penetrated
How do you pronounce penetrated?
Say PEN-uh-tray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penetrated?
Penetrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · uh · tray · tid.
Is penetrated 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 /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɪd/ (PEN-uh-tray-tid).