How to pronounce terminated
Say it like TUR-muh-nay-tid. Terminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- muh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 terminated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TUR-mih-nay-tid.
What does terminated mean?
- having come or been brought to a conclusion“the harvesting was complete”“the affair is over, ended, finished”
- (of e.g. a contract or term of office) having come to an end
Where does terminated come from?
From terminate + -ed.
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Questions about saying terminated
How do you pronounce terminated?
Say TUR-muh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminated?
Terminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · muh · nay · tid.
Is terminated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪd/ (TUR-mih-nay-tid).