How to pronounce decaffeinated
Say it like dee-KAF-uh-nay-tid. Decaffeinated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAF).
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- dee
- KAF
- uh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decaffeinated 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.
- KAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 decaffeinated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-KAF-ee-nay-tud.
What does decaffeinated mean?
- From which caffeine has been removed (e.g. decaffeinated coffee).
- A drink from which caffeine has been removed.
- simple past and past participle of decaffeinate How to pronounce decaffeinate
Where does decaffeinated come from?
From de- + caffeine + -ated or de- + caffeinated.
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Questions about saying decaffeinated
How do you pronounce decaffeinated?
Say dee-KAF-uh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /diˈkæfəˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decaffeinated?
Decaffeinated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAF). Broken into parts: dee · KAF · uh · nay · tid.
Is decaffeinated 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 /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ (dee-KAF-ee-nay-tud).