animated

/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

Syllables an·i·mate·d

Stress AN-i-mate-d

Phonics Breakdown

ani

/ænɪ/

short vowel

mate

/meɪt/

long a_e

d

/ɪd/

-ed past tense

Meaning

full of life or excitement; made into a cartoon or animation

Sound Reference

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ani=/ænɪ/(animal) + mate=/meɪt/(mate) + d=/ɪd/(wanted)

Example

The teacher gave an animated explanation of the story.