How to pronounce scapegoated
Say it like SKAYP-goh-tid. Scapegoated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYP).
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- SKAYP
- goh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scapegoated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scapegoated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKAYP-goh-tid.
What does scapegoated mean?
- simple past and past participle of scapegoat How to pronounce scapegoat
Questions about saying scapegoated
How do you pronounce scapegoated?
Say SKAYP-goh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scapegoated?
Scapegoated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYP). Broken into parts: SKAYP · goh · tid.
Is scapegoated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊtɪd/ (SKAYP-goh-tid).