To pronounce "punctuated", say PUNCT-uat-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PUNCT-uat-ed
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"punctuated" has 3 syllables: punct-uat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.
verb
“That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated.”
“My father punctuated his tirade with thumps on the desk.”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Punctuated" has 3 syllables: punct · uat · ed.
Punctuated: To add punctuation to.
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