2 syllables: Hat, red. Stress on Hat.
HAY-truhd
/ˈheɪtɹəd/
Hatred is pronounced HAY-truhd (/ˈheɪtɹəd/). It has two syllables (Hat-red), with the stress on "Hat". Hatred is a strong, persistent feeling of intense dislike or animosity toward someone or something, often accompanied by anger and hostility. It denotes a moral or moralized aversion rather than a fleeting dislike, and can motivate aggressive or hostile behavior. In usage, it can describe personal, societal, or abstract antagonism and is typically expressed in strong, emphatic contexts.
nounHatred is a strong, persistent feeling of intense dislike or animosity toward someone or something, often accompanied by anger and hostility. It denotes a moral or moralized aversion rather than a fleeting dislike, and can motivate aggressive or hostile behavior. In usage, it can describe personal, societal, or abstract antagonism and is typically expressed in strong, emphatic contexts.
"Her hate for injustice fueled years of activism and advocacy."
"The crowd's hatred was evident in their harsh chants and taunts."
"He spoke with quiet hatred, masking his true feelings behind a calm voice."
Hatred is pronounced HAY-trid, with primary stress on the first syllable. IPA: /ˈheɪ.trɪd/. Start with the diphthong /eɪ/ as in 'say', then a short /t/ followed by a weak /ɹ/ or /ɾ/ depending on accent, and end with a short /ɪd/—the /d/ often released or lightly unreleased in fast speech. Keep the jaw slightly closed and lips relaxed around /eɪ/.
Common mistakes: 1) Not stressing the first syllable, saying /ˈhæt.rɪd/ with a flat vowel; 2) Mispronouncing the /eɪ/ as a simple /e/ or /iː/; 3) Running the /t/ into the following /ɹ/ into a crammed /tr/ cluster. Correction: use the clear diphthong /eɪ/ and separate the /t/ from the /r/ to avoid /ˈhætɹɪd/. Practice by isolating HAY and then inserting a light, crisp /t/ before the /ɹ/ or /ɪ/ sound.
In US/UK/AU, the /ˈheɪ.trɪd/ pronunciation remains rhotic in US and AU; UK variants may feature a slightly less rhotic /ɹ/ and crisper /t/. Australians often have a slightly broader vowel in /eɪ/ and a softer /ɹ/ or tapped /ɹ/ depending on region. The main differences lie in rhoticity and vowel quality; the rhythm and stress stay the same, but the /ɹ/ may be more vowel-like in some AU accents.
The difficulty comes from the diphthong /eɪ/ in the first syllable and the subtle, rapid transition to /trɪd/. Some speakers merge /t/ and /r/ or have a less aspirated /t/ in fast speech, and non-native speakers may misplace stress or lengthen the second syllable. Focus on a clean /eɪ/ before a short /t/ and a crisp, light /ɹ/ before /ɪd/ to avoid a slurred sound.
Yes—the combination of /ˈheɪ/ plus /trɪd/ creates a two-part onset with a light /t/ and rapid /r/ transition. This can be tricky for non-native speakers who may insert an extra vowel or fail to release the /d/. Practicing the sequence HAY-TRID with a light, brief /t/ and precise /d/ at the end helps enunciate the word cleanly.
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Hatred derives from the noun hate, which originates from Old English hatian, meaning to hate, detest or feel enmity. The suffix -ed marks the participial adjective/ noun form in Middle English into modern English, evolving to indicate the state of feeling. Early senses described intense aversion or hostility; over centuries, it broadened to cover both moral condemnation and personal enmity. The historical trajectory shows a shift from concrete action-based hatred to broader emotional states, including societal or ideological hatred. First known usage in English is attested in medieval texts, aligning with the general rise of the word hate in early Germanic languages. By Early Modern English, hatred was common in religious, political, and personal rhetoric, carried by strong connotations of hostility and aggression. The word’s evolution reflects cultural emphasis on moral judgment and social conflict, with modern usage often grounded in psychological and sociopolitical discourse.
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