How to pronounce rated
Say it like RAY-tid. Rated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 rated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAY-tid.
What does rated mean?
- maximum (load, voltage, etc.) under which a device can function properly
- Having a particular rating or rate
- simple past and past participle of rate How to pronounce rate
Words that rhyme with rated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rated.
Questions about saying rated
How do you pronounce rated?
Say RAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rated?
Rated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · tid.
Is rated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈreɪtɪd/ (RAY-tid).