How to pronounce dealate
Say it like dee-AY-layt. Dealate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- dee
- AY
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dealate
American and British speakers say dealate in essentially the same way: /diˈeɪˌleɪt/ in the US and /diˈeɪˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-AY-layt.
What does dealate mean?
- Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.
- A creature that has lost or shed its wings.
Where does dealate come from?
From de- + alate.
Questions about saying dealate
How do you pronounce dealate?
Say dee-AY-layt. The American pronunciation is /diˈeɪˌleɪt/. In British English it is /diˈeɪˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealate?
Dealate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: dee · AY · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say dealate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈeɪˌleɪt/ and the British form is /diˈeɪˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.