3 syllables: gran, u, lated. Stress on gran.
GRAN-yuh-lay-tid
/ˈɡɹæn.jəˌleɪ.tɪd/
granulated is pronounced GRAN-yuh-lay-tid (/ˈɡɹæn.jəˌleɪ.tɪd/). It has three syllables (gran-u-lated), with the stress on "gran". Granulated describes a substance that has been processed into small, grain-like particles. It implies a texture consisting of distinct granules, often resulting from grinding or crushing. The term is common in science, food science, and manufacturing contexts and can refer to grains, powders, or crystals that have been made granular in form.
Granulated describes a substance that has been processed into small, grain-like particles. It implies a texture consisting of distinct granules, often resulting from grinding or crushing. The term is common in science, food science, and manufacturing contexts and can refer to grains, powders, or crystals that have been made granular in form.
"The sugar was granulated to ensure it dissolved quickly in the hot tea."
"The granulated copper powder is used in the additive manufacturing process."
"Samples were dried and granulated before being weighed for analysis."
Pronounce granulated as /ˈɡræn.juˌleɪ.tɪd/ in US and UK. The primary stress is on the first syllable GRAN-, with a secondary stress on -LAY- in the third syllable. Break it into 4 syllables: GRAN - yu - LAY - ted. Start with the short a as in 'cat', then the 'yu' sound like 'you', followed by the long 'a' in 'lay', and finish with 'ted' as in 'ted'. For audio reference, listen to medical or scientific terms in pronunciation resources or dictionary entries that provide word-by-word audio.,
Common errors: 1) Misplacing stress, saying gran-u-lat-ed with the stress on the wrong syllable; 2) Slurring the -yu- into a quick 'you' without the clear /ju/ transition; 3) Pronouncing the final -ed as 'id' or 'ed' with a strong d, rather than the lighter -tɪd sound in rapid speech. Correction tips: practice the four-syllable rhythm, emphasize the /ju/ cluster after /æ/, and finish with a soft /tɪd/ rather than a hard /t/ or /d/ only. Practice saying GRAN - yu - LATE - d with careful voicing and tempo.
Across US/UK/AU, the core segments stay the same: /ˈɡræn.juˌleɪ.tɪd/. US tends to be slightly more rhotic with a firm 'r' influence before vowels, though 'granulated' is not strongly rhotic at the start; UK tends to crisper consonants and slightly shorter final syllable; Australian commonly features a flatter intonation and a more centralized vowel in the first syllable, with similar vowel qualities overall. The primary differences are minor vowel length and timing rather than major phoneme changes. IPA remains the same, but listeners notice rhythm and vowel height subtlety.
Its difficulty comes from the multi-syllabic structure and the 'ju' sequence between the first and second syllables, which can blur if spoken quickly. The challenge lies in maintaining distinct syllables: /ˈɡræn/ + /ju/ + /ˌleɪ/ + /tɪd/. The /ju/ merges with /æ/ without clarity if you run it together, and final /tɪd/ can sound like /t/ or /d/ in rapid speech. Focus on segment-by-segment articulation and slow practice to build accurate muscle memory and audible syllable boundaries.
A unique aspect is the 'ju' vowel sequence following the stressed first syllable, which often merges in rapid speech. To keep it distinct, drive the tongue blade toward a rounded near-high position for /j/ plus a clear /u/ sound, then quickly drop into the /ˈleɪ/ vowel. Visualize a small glide from /æ/ to /ju/ and ensure the /tɪd/ ending is not replaced by a simple /d/. This keeps the word precise in scientific discourse.
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The word granulated derives from the noun granule, meaning a small grain or particle. Granule comes from Latin granulum, a diminutive of granum (grain, seed). The English verb form granulate was established in technical usage in the 17th–18th centuries, with the adjective granulated following to describe substances that have been converted into small grains. The sense progression reflects a shift from physical grains to any material broken into granular form, used across chemistry, materials science, and food technology. The term is often paired with descriptors like sugar, salt, or copper, to specify a granular texture. First known use in print appears in late 18th to early 19th century scientific literature, as laboratories described granulated powders for precise measurement, mass transport, or controlled dissolution. In modern usage, granulation is a standard process in pharmaceutical manufacturing and additive production, emphasizing controlled particle size distribution, flowability, and compaction properties.
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