How to Pronounce "aspirated"
word
ˈæspɝˌeɪtɪd
AS-per-ay-tid
ˈæspəɹˌeɪtɪd
AS-puh-ray-tid
Definition
Pronounced with a strong burst of breath; often used to describe certain speech sounds in language.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæspɝˌeɪtɪd
British English
ˈæspəɹˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AS-per-ay-tid
UK
AS-puh-ray-tid
Listen in Context
The 'p' in 'pat' is aspirated.
Some consonants are aspirated in English.
He noticed that the 'k' sound was aspirated.
A lot of learners struggle to pronounce aspirated sounds correctly.