How do you pronounce "animated"?

In American English: /ˈænəˌmeɪtɪd/ (AN-uh-mayt-id). In British English: /ˈænɪmˌeɪtɪd/ (AN-im-ayt-id). In Canadian English: /ˈænəˌmeɪtɪd/ (AN-uh-mayt-id). In Australian English: /ˈanɪmˌeɪtɪd/ (AN-im-ayt).

Is "animated" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænəˌmeɪtɪd/ (AN-uh-mayt-id), while in British English it's /ˈænɪmˌeɪtɪd/ (AN-im-ayt-id).

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/ˈænəˌmeɪtɪd/

AN-uh-mayt-id

Syllable Breakdown

ænan·əi·meɪtmat·ɪded

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Last updated: 2026-02-12