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How to Pronounce "domesticated"

word

dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtəd
duh-MES-tuh-kay-tid
dəmˈɛstɪkˌeɪtɪd
duh-MEST-ih-kay-tid

Definition

Describes an animal that has been tamed and trained by humans to live with people or work for them. Sometimes also used for plants or, more rarely, people who are made gentle or accustomed to home life.

IPA Transcription

American English

dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtəd

British English

dəmˈɛstɪkˌeɪtɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

duh-MES-tuh-kay-tid

UK

duh-MEST-ih-kay-tid

Listen in Context

A domesticated dog is friendly to people.

Cows are domesticated animals.

Rice is a domesticated plant.

Unlike wolves, domesticated dogs can easily live in your house.