How to Pronounce Penetrated

To pronounce "penetrated", say PEN-etr-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “penetrated”

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

What does penetrated mean?

verb

  1. To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

    “Light penetrates darkness.”

  2. To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.

    “I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric.”

Words that rhyme with penetrated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

penetrativepiercingsharpknifelikeincisivekeenacuteperceptive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penetrated"?▾

"Penetrated" has 4 syllables: pen · etr · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "penetrated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "penetrated" is /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪd/.

What does "penetrated" mean?▾

Penetrated: To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

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