How to pronounce deactivate
Say it like dee-AK-tih-vayt. Deactivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- dee
- AK
- tih
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deactivate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deactivate
American and British speakers say deactivate in essentially the same way: /ˌdiˈæktɪˌveɪt/ in the US and /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-AK-tih-vayt.
What does deactivate mean?
- to make something inactive or no longer effective“deactivate an account”
- to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)“chemically deactivate”
- to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service
Where does deactivate come from?
From de- + activate.
Words that rhyme with deactivate
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Questions about saying deactivate
How do you pronounce deactivate?
Say dee-AK-tih-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˈæktɪˌveɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deactivate?
Deactivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: dee · AK · tih · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say deactivate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiˈæktɪˌveɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.