To pronounce "sedately", say SED-at-ely — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sedately
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SED-at-ely
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"sedately" has 3 syllables: sed-at-ely. It rhymes with stately and innately, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sedately" has 3 syllables: sed · at · ely.
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