How to pronounce de
Say it like DEE. De is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
De pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of de
American and British speakers say de in essentially the same way: /di/ in the US and /diː/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE.
Other ways to say de
De also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DAY /deɪ/
What does de mean?
- The name of the Cyrillic script letter Д / д.
- Alternative form of dee (“to do”).
- Pronunciation spelling of the.
Words that rhyme with de
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of de.
Questions about saying de
How do you pronounce de?
Say DEE. The American pronunciation is /di/. In British English it is /diː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in de?
De is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEE.
Do Americans and Brits say de the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /di/ and the British form is /diː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.