How to pronounce procreated
Say it like PROH-kree-ay-tid. Procreated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- kree
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procreated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 procreated
- 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: PROH-kree-ay-tid.
What does procreated mean?
- simple past and past participle of procreate How to pronounce procreate
Questions about saying procreated
How do you pronounce procreated?
Say PROH-kree-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊkriˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊkriˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procreated?
Procreated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · kree · ay · tid.
Is procreated 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 /ˈprəʊkriˌeɪtɪd/ (PROH-kree-ay-tid).