How to Pronounce Operated

To pronounce "operated", say OP-er-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

OP-er-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “operated”

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

What does operated mean?

verb

  1. To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
  2. To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially to take appropriate effect on the human system.

adjective

  1. (in combination) operated by the means specified e.g. a battery-operated toy
  2. Having undergone an operation

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Words that rhyme with operated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

operationaloperativepoweredruledworksleveredfueledfuelled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "operated"?▾

"Operated" has 4 syllables: op · er · at · ed.

What does "operated" mean?▾

Operated: To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

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