How to pronounce violated
Say it like VY-uh-lay-tid. Violated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- uh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. 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 violated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VY-uh-lay-tid.
What does violated mean?
- treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
Words that rhyme with violated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of violated.
Questions about saying violated
How do you pronounce violated?
Say VY-uh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violated?
Violated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · uh · lay · tid.
Is violated 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 /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/ (VY-uh-lay-tid).