How to pronounce recuperated
Say it like rih-KOO-puh-ray-tid. Recuperated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- rih
- KOO
- puh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recuperated 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.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 recuperated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KOO-puh-ray-tid.
What does recuperated mean?
- simple past and past participle of recuperate How to pronounce recuperate
Questions about saying recuperated
How do you pronounce recuperated?
Say rih-KOO-puh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkupəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recuperated?
Recuperated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: rih · KOO · puh · ray · tid.
Is recuperated 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 /rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtɪd/ (rih-KOO-puh-ray-tid).