How to pronounce percolated
Say it like PUR-kuh-lay-tid. Percolated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- kuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percolated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 percolated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUR-kuh-lay-tid.
What does percolated mean?
- simple past and past participle of percolate How to pronounce percolate
Questions about saying percolated
How do you pronounce percolated?
Say PUR-kuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝkəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːkəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percolated?
Percolated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · kuh · lay · tid.
Is percolated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːkəˌleɪtɪd/ (PUR-kuh-lay-tid).