How to pronounce promulgated
Say it like PROM-ul-gay-tid. Promulgated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM).
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- PROM
- ul
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promulgated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayKeep 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 promulgated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROM-ul-gay-tid.
What does promulgated mean?
- simple past and past participle of promulgate How to pronounce promulgate
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Questions about saying promulgated
How do you pronounce promulgated?
Say PROM-ul-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑməlɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒməlɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promulgated?
Promulgated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM). Broken into parts: PROM · ul · gay · tid.
Is promulgated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒməlɡeɪtɪd/ (PROM-ul-gay-tid).