How to Pronounce Asphyxiated

To pronounce "asphyxiated", say ASPHYX-iat-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

ASPHYX-iat-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “asphyxiated”

"asphyxiated" has 3 syllables: asphyx-iat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does asphyxiated mean?

verb

  1. To smother or suffocate someone.
  2. To be smothered or suffocated.

Words that rhyme with asphyxiated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

breathlesschokedmufflednippedsmotheredstifledstrangledsuffocated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asphyxiated"?▾

"Asphyxiated" has 3 syllables: asphyx · iat · ed.

What does "asphyxiated" mean?▾

Asphyxiated: To smother or suffocate someone.

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