How to pronounce relegated
Say it like REL-uh-gay-tid. Relegated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- uh
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relegated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 relegated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REL-uh-gay-tid.
What does relegated mean?
- simple past and past participle of relegate How to pronounce relegate
Questions about saying relegated
How do you pronounce relegated?
Say REL-uh-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛləˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛləˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relegated?
Relegated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · uh · gay · tid.
Is relegated 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 /ˈrɛləˌɡeɪtɪd/ (REL-uh-gay-tid).