How to Pronounce Populated

To pronounce "populated", say POP-ul-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

9

Letters

POP-ul-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “populated”

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

What does populated mean?

verb

  1. To supply with inhabitants; to people.
  2. To live in; to inhabit.

adjective

  1. That has, or supplied with, inhabitants or content.

Antonyms

depopulate

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Words that rhyme with populated

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elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

inhabitedpopulousresidentiallabour-intensivepopulationoccupiedfittedpopular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "populated"?▾

"Populated" has 4 syllables: pop · ul · at · ed.

What does "populated" mean?▾

Populated: To supply with inhabitants; to people.

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