How to Pronounce Floated

To pronounce "floated", say FLOAT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfləʊtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfləʊtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “floated”

"floated" has 2 syllables: float-ed. It rhymes with devoted and noted, if that helps it stick.

What does floated mean?

verb

  1. Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

    “The boat floated on the water.”

  2. To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density.

    “to float a boat”

Words that rhyme with floated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

devotednotedbloateddenotedpromoteddotedmotedquotedtotedgloateduncoatedoutvoted

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "floated"?▾

"Floated" has 2 syllables: float · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "floated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "floated" is /ˈfləʊtɪd/.

What does "floated" mean?▾

Floated: Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

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