How to pronounce "saturated"

saturated

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American
/ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

sat u rat ed

How natives say saturated

British
/ˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

sat u rat ed

How natives say saturated

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'sat', as in 'sat on a chair'.

  • Add 'u' sounding like 'uh'.

  • Pronounce 'rate', stress on 'ray'.

  • Finish with 'ed', like 'id' in 'kid'.

Common Mistakes

  • suh-tur-ay-tid (misplacing stress)

  • sat-er-ay-ted (omitting 'u' sound)

  • satch-uh-rat-d (dropping the final 'id' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'sat', as in 'sat on a chair'.

  • Add 'u' sounding like 'uh'.

  • Pronounce 'rate', stress on 'ray'.

  • Finish with 'ed', like 'id' in 'kid'.

common mistakes

  • suh-tur-ay-tid (misplacing stress)

  • sat-er-ay-ted (omitting 'u' sound)

  • satch-uh-rat-d (dropping the final 'id' sound)

FAQ

Why is the stress on the first syllable?

The primary stress falls on the first syllable 'sat'. Keep it strong.

Is the 'e' in 'ed' pronounced?

Yes, it sounds like 'id', as in 'kid'.

What is the most common mistake?

Misplacing the stress is a frequent error, focus on the first syllable.

Definition

saturated

Completely soaked with liquid.

Word Family

saturate

/ˈsætʃəreɪt/

verb

To make something completely wet

Example: Saturate the cloth with water.

saturation

/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/

noun

The process of soaking completely

Example: The ground reached saturation quickly.

unsaturated

/ˌʌnˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/

adjective

Not fully soaked

Example: The air was unsaturated with moisture.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Saturate vs saturated

- Different ending sounds, 'ate' vs 'ated'.

Saturation vs saturated

- 'ation' vs 'ated' endings change stress and sound.

Unsaturated vs saturated

- Prefix 'un' adds an extra syllable.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember, the stress is on the first syllable 'sat'. Practice this to sound natural.

Ending Clarity

The 'ated' ending should be clear. Don't drop the 'ed' sound.

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