How to pronounce syncopated
Say it like SIN-kuh-pay-tid. Syncopated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- kuh
- pay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syncopated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- payGive 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 syncopated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIN-kuh-pay-tid.
What does syncopated mean?
- of a word, shortened by syncope
- of a rhythm, modified by syncopation
- simple past and past participle of syncopate How to pronounce syncopate
Questions about saying syncopated
How do you pronounce syncopated?
Say SIN-kuh-pay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnkəˌpeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnkəpeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syncopated?
Syncopated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · kuh · pay · tid.
Is syncopated 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 /ˈsɪnkəpeɪtɪd/ (SIN-kuh-pay-tid).