How to pronounce reciprocated
Say it like rih-SIP-ruh-kay-tid. Reciprocated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- rih
- SIP
- ruh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reciprocated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 reciprocated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-SIP-ruh-kay-tid.
What does reciprocated mean?
- simple past and past participle of reciprocate How to pronounce reciprocate
Questions about saying reciprocated
How do you pronounce reciprocated?
Say rih-SIP-ruh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reciprocated?
Reciprocated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: rih · SIP · ruh · kay · tid.
Is reciprocated 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 /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd/ (rih-SIP-ruh-kay-tid).