hääldatud

Hääldatud is an Estonian word that translates to "pronounced" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "hääldama," which means "to pronounce." The word is used to describe how something, typically a word or a sound, has been spoken or articulated.

In linguistics and language learning, "hääldatud" is frequently used when discussing the correct or incorrect pronunciation of words. For example, one might say "See sõna on valesti hääldatud" which means "This word is pronounced incorrectly." Conversely, "See on õigesti hääldatud" would indicate that something is pronounced correctly.

The concept of pronunciation is fundamental to spoken language. The way sounds are formed, combined, and articulated by the vocal organs directly impacts intelligibility and can also carry regional or social markers. In Estonian, like in many languages, there are specific rules and common practices for how words are pronounced, and "hääldatud" serves as the descriptor for the outcome of these processes. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to any utterance that has been articulated, not necessarily limited to individual words.