5 syllables: co, or, di, nat, ed. Stress on or.
koh-AWR-duh-nay-tid
/koʊˈɔɹdəneɪtɪd/
coordinated is pronounced koh-AWR-duh-nay-tid (/koʊˈɔɹdəneɪtɪd/). It has five syllables (co-or-di-nat-ed), with the stress on "or". Coordinated describes something or someone that functions smoothly as a unified whole, showing careful planning and synchronized action. It often refers to physical coordination, teamwork, or systems that operate with precision, efficiency, and mutual support. The term implies deliberate organization and effective execution across components or participants.
Coordinated describes something or someone that functions smoothly as a unified whole, showing careful planning and synchronized action. It often refers to physical coordination, teamwork, or systems that operate with precision, efficiency, and mutual support. The term implies deliberate organization and effective execution across components or participants.
"The team delivered a coordinated presentation with fluid transitions and clear roles."
"Her movements were perfectly coordinated as she navigated the obstacle course."
"A coordinated effort between departments reduced overhead and improved results."
Pronounce as /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/ in US English, with primary stress on the second syllable: ko-OR-di-nate-d. Start with a long 'o' in 'co,' then the diphthong /ɔː/ on 'or,' followed by /d/ and the unstressed /ɪ/ in 'di,' ending with /neɪtɪd/. Keep the final -ed as an extra syllable or light /ɪd/ in fluent speech. Audio reference: try listening to native speakers on Pronounce or Forvo for multiple accents.
Common mistakes: misplacing stress (stressing the first or third syllable instead of the second), mispronouncing the /ɔːr/ as a simple /ɔr/ or /or/; softening /tɪd/ to /d/ in rapid speech; dropping the final -ed as /t/ or /d/ without -ɪd/. Corrections: place primary stress on the second syllable /ˈɔːr/ (US: /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/). Keep the rhotics clear in US English to maintain /ɹ/ before the di- syllable, and articulate the final -ed as /ɪd/ or /d/ depending on speed. Practice with minimal pairs to stabilize the vowels and the /d/ sequence.
In US English, /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/ with rhotic /ɹ/ and clear /ɔːr/. UK English tends to have a less rhotic accent in some regions, potentially yielding /kəˈɔːdɪneɪtɪd/ with a shorter /ɔː/ and less pronounced /r/. Australian English often shows centralized vowel quality, with /koˈɔːdnɪneɪtɪd/ and a more flattened /ɒ/ or /ɔː/ depending on speaker, but still keeps the stress on the second syllable. Pay attention to rhoticity, vowel length, and /t/ realization in the final cluster.
It combines a stressed second syllable with a heavy consonant cluster ( /ɔːrd/ ) and an unstressed ending that can reduce to /-ɪd/ or /-d/. The diphthong in the first stressed vowel and the following /ɹ/ require precise tongue positioning; in rapid speech the sequence /ˈɔːr.di.neɪ.tɪd/ can compress, leading to misarticulation of the /d/ and /t/ boundary. Practicing with slow, clear enunciation and progressive speed helps stabilize the rhythm.
A unique question is: Is the /t/ in -ted realized as a flap or a true /t/ in casual speech, and how does that affect the ending? In careful speech you may hear /-tɪd/ or /-dɪd/ depending on pace, but most speakers maintain /-tɪd/ as part of a distinct syllable. Focus on keeping the /t/ audible in careful reading and light pause before the final -ed.
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Coordinated comes from the French coordonner, from latin co- meaning together and ordinare meaning arrange or order. The root ordinare gave rise to English organize and ordinal, while co- adds the sense of joint action. The form coordinated appeared in English in the 17th to 18th century as coordination became a more common concept in governance, military, and organizational discourse. Early uses linked coordination to the alignment of actions and forces—often military or bureaucratic. By the 19th century, coordinated described systems or plans that were synchronized across multiple components, reflecting a modern emphasis on efficiency and cooperation. In contemporary usage, coordinated frequently modifies nouns like efforts, movements, and policies, conveying deliberate alignment and mutual adjustment among parts to achieve a common objective.
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