How to Pronounce Aspirated

To pronounce "aspirated", say ASP-ir-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

ASP-ir-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “aspirated”

"aspirated" has 4 syllables: asp-ir-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does aspirated mean?

verb

  1. To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.
  2. To inhale so as to draw something other than air into one's lungs.

adjective

  1. Pronounced with an audible breath.

Synonyms

breathe ininhaleinspire

Antonyms

unaspirated

Words that rhyme with aspirated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

psychrometerdrawnpulledsuckedsharpbreathedbreathegressive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aspirated"?▾

"Aspirated" has 4 syllables: asp · ir · at · ed.

What does "aspirated" mean?▾

Aspirated: To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.

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