English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Designated Pronunciation
Designated is pronounced DE-zig-nay-tid, IPA /ˈdɛzɪgˌneɪtɪd/.
DE-zig-nay-tid
US /ˈdɛzɪgˌneɪtɪd/ · UK /ˈdɛzɪgˌneɪtɪd/
Syllables: DE · zig · nay · tid (4 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (past tense and past participle of designate); also adjective: Officially named or set aside for a particular purpose.
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Designated in a Sentence
- The field is designated green belt.
- She was designated as the point of contact.
- Park only in the designated bays.
Common Mispronunciations of Designated
Not de-ZIG-nay-tid
Four beats loud at the front, DE, with the rest trailing. The middle peak belongs to the noun designation.
Not DE-sig-nay-tid
Buzz the s into a z. The g after it is fully sounded too, unlike the silent g of design.
Tip: Design hides its g, but designate, designated, and designation all bring it back.
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