How to Pronounce Violated

To pronounce "violated", say VIOL-at-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “violated”

"violated" has 3 syllables: viol-at-ed.

What does violated mean?

verb

  1. To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

    “Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.”

  2. To rape.

adjective

  1. (of a rule or law) Having been broken or ignored, especially in a flagrant manner.
  2. (by extension) Abused, harmed or sexually victimized.

Synonyms

defileddesecratedraped

Antonyms

complyobey

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Related words

profaneddesecratedseducedwrongedviolationinfringementcontraveneabused

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "violated"?▾

"Violated" has 3 syllables: viol · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "violated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "violated" is /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/.

What does "violated" mean?▾

Violated: To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

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