How to pronounce situated
Say it like SICH-oo-ay-tid. Situated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SICH).
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US American/ˈsɪtʃuˌeɪtɪd/SICH-oo-ay-tid
UK British/ˈsɪtʃʊətɪd/SICH-oor-tid
- SICH
- oo
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Situated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ayGive 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 situated
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SICH-oor-tid.
What does situated mean?
adjective
- situated in a particular spot or position“valuable centrally located urban land”“strategically placed artillery”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying situated
How do you pronounce situated?
Say SICH-oo-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtʃuˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtʃʊətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in situated?
Situated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SICH). Broken into parts: SICH · oo · ay · tid.
Is situated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsɪtʃʊətɪd/ (SICH-oor-tid).