How to Pronounce "penetrated"
word
/ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪtɪd/
PEN-uh-tray-tid
/pˈɛnɪtɹˌeɪtɪd/
PEN-ih-tray-tid
Definition
To go into or through something, especially when it is difficult; also used to mean entering or affecting a place or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪtɪd/
British English
/pˈɛnɪtɹˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-uh-tray-tid
UK
PEN-ih-tray-tid
Listen in Context
The knife penetrated the apple easily.
Sunlight penetrated the room through the window.
Water slowly penetrated the soil after the rain.
The spy penetrated the enemy base without being noticed.