How to pronounce truncated
Say it like TRUHNG-kay-tid. Truncated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHNG).
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- TRUHNG
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truncated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 truncated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRUHNG-kay-tid.
What does truncated mean?
- Deprived of one of its parts or of its end (e.g., a line of poetry with one syllable fewer in one of its feet).
- Ending abruptly as if cut across at the base or tip.
- shortened either by means of clipping or blending.
- simple past and past participle of truncate How to pronounce truncate
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Questions about saying truncated
How do you pronounce truncated?
Say TRUHNG-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌŋˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌŋˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truncated?
Truncated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHNG). Broken into parts: TRUHNG · kay · tid.
Is truncated 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 /ˈtrʌŋˌkeɪtɪd/ (TRUHNG-kay-tid).