4 syllables: chlo, ri, na, ted. Stress on chlo.
KLAW-ruh-nay-tuhd
/ˈklɔɹəˌneɪtəd/
chlorinated is pronounced KLAW-ruh-nay-tuhd (/ˈklɔɹəˌneɪtəd/). It has four syllables (chlo-ri-na-ted), with the stress on "chlo". Chlorinated describes something treated or combined with chlorine, typically referring to water or substances that have undergone chlorination. It denotes a chemical process or result where chlorine is added to reduce pathogens or odors, yielding a disinfected or altered product. In chemistry contexts, it also refers to compounds containing chlorine atoms. The term is common in science, environmental, and public health discussions.
Chlorinated describes something treated or combined with chlorine, typically referring to water or substances that have undergone chlorination. It denotes a chemical process or result where chlorine is added to reduce pathogens or odors, yielding a disinfected or altered product. In chemistry contexts, it also refers to compounds containing chlorine atoms. The term is common in science, environmental, and public health discussions.
- You: You might over-simplify by saying CHLO-RIN-ated, dropping the /r/ or misplacing stress. Better: keep first syllable strong with /klɔː/ and stress on CLO-. - You: You may merge segments: /klɒrɪneɪtɪd/ too quickly, leading to /klɒrɪnaɪd/ or /klɒrɪnˌeɪd/. Slow down the /neɪ/ and clearly land the /t/ before the /ɪd/. - You: Mispronounce the /ɪ/ in second syllable as a full /iː/. Use a short /ɪ/ as in kit, not a long /iː/. - You: In rapid speech, the /t/ may become a tap or disappear. Practice with crisp, aspirated /t/ before /ɪd/ to avoid glottal stop. - You: Don’t neglect the /r/ if you are non-rhotic; in connected speech, you still need a perceptible /r/ before the vowel /ɪ/.
"The swimming pool is chlorinated to keep the water sanitary."
"Chlorinated solvents were once widely used in industry but are now regulated."
"The chlorinated tap water has a distinct taste that some people notice."
Chlorinated is pronounced /ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd/ (US: ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd; UK: ˈklɒrɪˌneɪtɪd; AU: ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd). The primary stress is on the first syllable CLORE-, with a secondary stress on - nate. Start with /kl/ followed by /ɔː/ (open back rounded vowel), then /rɪ/ in a fast sequence, then /neɪ/ and end with /tɪd/. Tip: keep the /l/ light but clear, and ensure the vowel in the second syllable is short-backed, not a long /i/. Audio reference: check Cambridge or Forvo for native speaker pronunciations.
Common errors: (1) Dropping the second syllable stress and saying chlor- is incorrectly stressed, (2) Confusing the /ɔː/ in the first syllable with a short /ɒ/ or /ɑː/, and (3) mispronouncing the final -ted as /təd/ or /ɪd/ without a clear /t/ closure. Correction: keep CHLO-or long /ɔː/ in US/UK, stress on CLOR- and ensure the final -ed lands as a light /ɪd/ after a crisp /t/. Practice separating /ˈklɔːrɪ/ and '/neɪtɪd/' in slow drills to lock the rhythm.
- US: /ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd/, rhotic /r/ is pronounced and the first vowel is a tense /ɔː/; - UK: /ˈklɒrɪˌneɪtɪd/, /ɒ/ is a shorter, rounded vowel; non-rhoticity may affect the /r/ in connected speech; - AU: /ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd/, rhotic like American but with more centralized vowels in some speakers; the /ɪ/ in the second syllable tends to be lax, and the /t/ may be flapped in fast speech.
Challenging phonetic aspects include the long /ɔː/ in the first syllable, the /r/ combination after a non-high vowel, and the syllable boundary before the /neɪ/ that leads to three quick consonant clusters in a row: /klɔːrɪ.neɪtɪd/. The sequence requires crisp /t/ completion and accurate placement of the secondary stress. In rapid speech, the /r/ can blend with following vowels, and the /ɪ/ in the second syllable may reduce, making the word sound like /ˈklɒrɪˌneɪtɪd/ to non-native ears.
No major variation exists within standard pronunciations beyond the expected /klɔːr/ vs /klɒr/ across accents. The cluster /klif/ is not present; focus remains on preserving a clear /kl/ onset, a tense back vowel /ɔː/ or /ɒ/ depending on accent, and a crisp /t/ before the final /ɪd/. In rapid connected speech, you may hear a subtle reduction of /r/ or a lighter /t/; ensure your tongue tip still taps the alveolar ridge to avoid omission.
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- US: Maintain rhotic /r/; keep /ɔː/ as a melted but audible long vowel; articulate /ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd/ with clear /r/ and a final crisp /tɪd/. - UK: Some speakers use /ɒ/ for the first vowel; keep /ɒr/ and ensure non-rhoticity in careful speech, but still articulate /r/ in careful pronunciation; /ˈklɒrɪˌneɪtɪd/. - AU: Similar to US with slightly centralized vowels; keep /klɔːrɪ// and a sharp /tɪd/; avoid approximating to /klɔːrɪˈneɪt/ without the final /ɪd/. - General IPA references: US: ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd; UK: ˈklɒrɪˌneɪtɪd; AU: ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtɪd. - Tips: Practice with minimal pairs to fix vowel quality shifts (e.g., /ɔː/ vs /ɒ/), ensure alveolar /t/ is released, and keep the /ɪ/ stable in the second syllable.
Chlorinated comes from the element chlorine (Greek: khale, ‘greenish-yellow’ and chlorine from chlorine’s discovery in the 18th century). The suffix -ated comes from Latin -atus, indicating a resultant state or compound formed by a process. The root word chlorine itself is from Greek chloros meaning ‘greenish-yellow,’ reflecting the color of chlorine gas. The chemical sense of chlorinate—to combine with chlorine or to treat with chlorine—emerged in the late 19th to early 20th century with advances in disinfectant chemistry and water treatment. The term gained precise scientific usage as chemical synthesis and industrial processes expanded, especially in water sanitation and sanitation engineering, where chlorination became a standard method for inactivating microorganisms. In modern usage, chlorinated is common across chemistry, environmental science, and public health discourse, often appearing in discussions about水 treatment, disinfection byproducts, and industrial cleaning agents.
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