How to pronounce deactivated
Say it like dee-AK-tih-vay-tid. Deactivated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- dee
- AK
- tih
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deactivated 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.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deactivated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-AK-tih-vay-tid.
What does deactivated mean?
- simple past and past participle of deactivate How to pronounce deactivate
Questions about saying deactivated
How do you pronounce deactivated?
Say dee-AK-tih-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdiːˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deactivated?
Deactivated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: dee · AK · tih · vay · tid.
Is deactivated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdiːˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/ (dee-AK-tih-vay-tid).