How to pronounce sedated
Say it like sih-DAY-tid. Sedated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- sih
- DAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 sedated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-DAY-tid.
What does sedated mean?
- simple past and past participle of sedate How to pronounce sedate
Words that rhyme with sedated
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Questions about saying sedated
How do you pronounce sedated?
Say sih-DAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /sɪˈdeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedated?
Sedated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: sih · DAY · tid.
Is sedated 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 /sɪˈdeɪtɪd/ (sih-DAY-tid).