How to pronounce propagated
Say it like PRAH-puh-gay-tid. Propagated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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- PRAH
- puh
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propagated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive 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 propagated
- 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: PROP-uh-gay-tid.
What does propagated mean?
- simple past and past participle of propagate How to pronounce propagate
Questions about saying propagated
How do you pronounce propagated?
Say PRAH-puh-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propagated?
Propagated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · puh · gay · tid.
Is propagated 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 /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtɪd/ (PROP-uh-gay-tid).