How to pronounce sedates
Say it like sih-DAYTS. Sedates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYTS).
- sih
- DAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedates 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.
- DAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sedates
American and British speakers say sedates in essentially the same way: /sɪˈdeɪts/ in the US and /sɪˈdeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-DAYTS.
What does sedates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sedate How to pronounce sedate
Words that rhyme with sedates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sedates.
Questions about saying sedates
How do you pronounce sedates?
Say sih-DAYTS. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdeɪts/. In British English it is /sɪˈdeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedates?
Sedates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYTS). Broken into parts: sih · DAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say sedates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈdeɪts/ and the British form is /sɪˈdeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.