How to pronounce segregated
Say it like SEG-ruh-gay-tid. Segregated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG).
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- SEG
- ruh
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segregated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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 segregated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEG-ruh-gay-tid.
What does segregated mean?
- simple past and past participle of segregate How to pronounce segregate
- Separated or isolated from others, or from another group.
- Having access restricted to certain groups, or excluding certain groups.
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Questions about saying segregated
How do you pronounce segregated?
Say SEG-ruh-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segregated?
Segregated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG). Broken into parts: SEG · ruh · gay · tid.
Is segregated 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 /ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪtɪd/ (SEG-ruh-gay-tid).