4 syllables: In, te, gra, ted. Stress on In.
IN-tuh-gray-tuhd
/ˈɪntəˌɡɹeɪtəd/
Integrated is pronounced IN-tuh-gray-tuhd (/ˈɪntəˌɡɹeɪtəd/). It has four syllables (In-te-gra-ted), with the stress on "In". Integrated is an adjective describing something that has been combined or unified into a cohesive whole. It often refers to systems, processes, or components that function as a single unit. In usage, it can imply both successful combination and coordinated inclusion within a larger framework.
adjectiveIntegrated is an adjective describing something that has been combined or unified into a cohesive whole. It often refers to systems, processes, or components that function as a single unit. In usage, it can imply both successful combination and coordinated inclusion within a larger framework.
How to Pronounce Integrated
"The new software integrates data from several sources into a single dashboard."
"She has an integrated approach to teaching that combines theory with hands-on practice."
"The company adopted an integrated policy to ensure compliance across departments."
Integrated is pronounced with three primary beats: in-TĘG-ruh-ted. The primary stress lands on the second syllable’s onset: /ɪnˈtɛɡrəˌteɪdɪd/ in US, with a clear /ˈtɛɡ/ chunk. The final -ed often sounds as /-ɪd/ or /-əd/ in rapid speech, so you can hear the ending as /-teɪdɪd/ in careful speech and /-tɪd/ in quick speech. Mouth posture: start with a light, neutral initial /ɪ/, then a short /n/; move into /ˈtɛɡ/ with a front-tongue thrust; glide into /rə/ with a relaxed rhotics; end with /teɪd/ or /teɪdɪd/ depending on the speed. Practice slowly, then speed up while preserving the /ˈtɛɡ/ cluster’s clarity, not letting it become a vague “teg-ruh-”. Audio reference: try listening to a careful enunciation on Pronounce or Forvo to hear the /ɪnˈtɛɡrəˌteɪd/ pattern.
Common errors include misplacing the primary stress (trying to stress the first syllable /ˈɪnˌteɡrə/), pronouncing the middle /tɛɡ/ as a soft /t/ or /d/ blend, and smoothing the final /eɪd/ into a flat /ɪd/ or dropping the /eɪ/ vowel. Another mistake is linking the /ɡr/ cluster with an overemphasized /ɹ/ in American accents, making it sound like /ˈɪnˌtɛɡɹətɪd/ rather than /ɪnˈtɛɡrəˌteɪdɪd/. Correction: keep the second syllable crisp /ˈtɛɡ/ with a short, strong stop, ensure the /r/ is a subtle rhotic, and articulate the final /eɪd/ as a distinct, slightly elongated diphthong before the final /ɪd/ or /əd/.
US: tends to strong /ˈtɛɡrəˌteɪd/ with clear rhotic /ɹ/ and a pronounced /eɪ/ in the final syllable; the /ɪ/ before n is light, and the ending /d/ is crisp. UK: can reduce the /ɹ/ to a non-rhotic vowel in some varieties, so /ˈtɛɡrəteɪd/ with a smoother /tɪd/ ending in faster speech; final syllable can be slightly less emphasized. AU: similar to US but with more centralized vowel color and a slightly flatter intonation; /ˈtɛɡrəteɪd/ with less pronounced US /ɹ/ and a firmer /d/. In all, stress remains on the second syllable’s onset; vowels may shift slightly with rhotic differences and vowel quality.
The difficulty lies in maintaining the longer mid-stressed /ˈtɛɡ/ cluster while smoothly moving into the /rə/ schwa or rhotic vowel, followed by a tall diphthong /eɪ/ before the final /d/ or /ɪd/. The sequence /tɛɡrə/ requires precise tongue placement: a sharp alveolar /t/ with a strong /t/ release, a compact /ɡ/ to avoid a light or glottalized stop, then a perceptible /ə/ or /ɹ/ coloring without over-articulating. The final /eɪd/ or /eɪdɪd/ can be elided in rapid speech, leading to a truncated ending. Focusing on keeping the /tɛɡ/ cluster clear and the /eɪ/ audible helps stabilize overall pronunciation.
In careful speech, /-ɪd/ is common after alveolar stops like /t/ and /d/, yielding /-teɪdɪd/; in faster speech, it can reduce toward /-təd/ or /-tɪd/ with a softened ending. Your natural delivery will often favor /-teɪdɪd/ in careful enunciation and /-tɪd/ in rapid conversation.
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US: rhotic /ɹ/ is more pronounced; keep the middle /r/ soft but audible. UK: more non-rhotic; the /ɹ/ is reduced; ensure the /eɪ/ remains full before the final /d/. AU: vowel colors tend toward centralized vowels; maintain a distinct /eɪ/ before the final /d/. IPA cues: US /ɪnˈtɛɡrəˌteɪdɪd/, UK /ɪnˈtɛɡreɪtɪd/ (with subtle /ˈtɛɡreɪ/ sequence), AU /ɪnˈtɛɡreɪtɪd/. Tips: practice with minimal pairs that contrast /ɜː/ vs /ə/ in the middle, and keep the /t/ release crisp.
Integrated traces back to the late 15th century from the Medieval Latin integratus, past participle of integrāre, meaning 'to make whole' or 'to restore a whole'. The root is integra (whole, intact), from Latin integer ‘untouched, whole’. In English, integrated originally described something made complete or added to create unity, often in mathematical or logical contexts. Over time, its use broadened to refer to systems or processes that have been combined to function as a unified entity, as in integrated circuits (1950s) and integrated systems in corporate strategy. The modern sense emphasizes coherence and interdependence among parts, with the adjective covering both physical integration and conceptual integration (ideas, policies, curricula). First known uses appear in academic and technical texts discussing the integration of parts into a functional whole, with widespread adoption in business and technology literature in the 20th century, culminating in the contemporary sense of seamless, holistic integration across disciplines and domains.
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