How to Pronounce Animated

To pronounce "animated", say AN-im-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “animated”

"animated" has 4 syllables: an-im-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does animated mean?

verb

  1. To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

    “If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.”

  2. To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

adjective

  1. Full of life or spirit; lively; vigorous; spritely.

    “an animated discussion”

  2. Endowed with life.

Synonyms

enlivenvitaliseclaymatedanimatelivingbriskdynamicpeppy

Words that rhyme with animated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

livelyspiritedvitalalivemovingenlivenedreanimatedrevived

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "animated"?▾

"Animated" has 4 syllables: an · im · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "animated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "animated" is /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/.

What does "animated" mean?▾

Animated: To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

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