How to Pronounce Activated

To pronounce "activated", say ACT-iv-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

ACT-iv-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “activated”

"activated" has 4 syllables: act-iv-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does activated mean?

verb

  1. To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
  2. To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

Synonyms

actuateenableget goingset goingset in motionset offspurstart

Antonyms

deactivateinactivate

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Words that rhyme with activated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

activeexcitedreactivetreatedactionedactuatedappliedarmed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "activated"?▾

"Activated" has 4 syllables: act · iv · at · ed.

What does "activated" mean?▾

Activated: To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

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