How to pronounce prorated
Say it like PROH-ray-tid. Prorated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prorated 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.
- rayGive 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 prorated
- 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-ray-tid.
What does prorated mean?
- simple past and past participle of prorate How to pronounce prorate
Questions about saying prorated
How do you pronounce prorated?
Say PROH-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prorated?
Prorated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · ray · tid.
Is prorated 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 /ˈprəʊˌreɪtɪd/ (PROH-ray-tid).