How to pronounce separated
Say it like SEP-uh-ray-tid. Separated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 separated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEP-uh-ray-tid.
What does separated mean?
- being or feeling set or kept apart from others“she felt detached from the group”“could not remain the isolated figure he had been”
- spaced apart
- separated at the joint“a dislocated knee”“a separated shoulder”
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Questions about saying separated
How do you pronounce separated?
Say SEP-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separated?
Separated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · ray · tid.
Is separated 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 /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/ (SEP-uh-ray-tid).