How to Pronounce Designated

To pronounce "designated", say DES-ign-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

10

Letters

DES-ign-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “designated”

"designated" has 4 syllables: des-ign-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does designated mean?

verb

  1. To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

    “to designate the boundaries of a country”

  2. To call by a distinctive title; to name.

adjective

  1. Having a specified designation

Synonyms

denominateentitlenamestyledenotedescribeindicatenote

Words that rhyme with designated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

selecteddesignationdefinednamedcalleddesignednamingso-called

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "designated"?▾

"Designated" has 4 syllables: des · ign · at · ed.

What does "designated" mean?▾

Designated: To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

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