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