How to Pronounce Graduated

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

GRAD-uat-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “graduated”

"graduated" has 3 syllables: grad-uat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does graduated mean?

verb

  1. To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

    “The man graduated in 1967.”

  2. To be certified as having earned a degree from; to graduate from (an institution).

    “Trisha graduated college.”

adjective

  1. In steps.
  2. Having a university degree; having completed training.

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Words that rhyme with graduated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

progressiveproportionalregressivegradationalgradualgradatoryeducatedgraduation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graduated"?▾

"Graduated" has 3 syllables: grad · uat · ed.

What does "graduated" mean?▾

Graduated: To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

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