How to pronounce pervaded
Say it like per-VAY-did. Pervaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- per
- VAY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pervaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pervaded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAY-did.
What does pervaded mean?
- simple past and past participle of pervade How to pronounce pervade
Words that rhyme with pervaded
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Questions about saying pervaded
How do you pronounce pervaded?
Say per-VAY-did. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪdɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pervaded?
Pervaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: per · VAY · did.
Is pervaded 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 /pəˈveɪdɪd/ (puh-VAY-did).