How to pronounce skated
Say it like SKAY-tid. Skated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY).
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- SKAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYSay 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 skated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKAY-tid.
What does skated mean?
- simple past and past participle of skate How to pronounce skate
Words that rhyme with skated
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Questions about saying skated
How do you pronounce skated?
Say SKAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skated?
Skated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY). Broken into parts: SKAY · tid.
Is skated 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 /ˈskeɪtɪd/ (SKAY-tid).