How to Pronounce Imitated

To pronounce "imitated", say IM-it-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

8

Letters

IM-it-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “imitated”

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

What does imitated mean?

verb

  1. To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.

Antonyms

create

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Words that rhyme with imitated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

apedcopiedemulatedfollowedforgedmatchedmimedmimicked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imitated"?▾

"Imitated" has 4 syllables: im · it · at · ed.

What does "imitated" mean?▾

Imitated: To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.

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