How to pronounce suffocated
Say it like SUHF-uh-kay-tid. Suffocated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪd/SUHF-uh-kay-tid
UK British/ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪd/SUHF-uh-kay-tid
- SUHF
- uh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffocated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 suffocated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHF-uh-kay-tid.
What does suffocated mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of suffocate How to pronounce suffocate
- Having died as a result of suffocation.
Questions about saying suffocated
How do you pronounce suffocated?
Say SUHF-uh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffocated?
Suffocated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · uh · kay · tid.
Is suffocated 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 /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪd/ (SUHF-uh-kay-tid).