How to pronounce decelerated
Say it like dih-SEL-uh-ray-tid. Decelerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- dih
- SEL
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decelerated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 decelerated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SEL-uh-ray-tid.
What does decelerated mean?
- simple past and past participle of decelerate How to pronounce decelerate
Words that rhyme with decelerated
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Questions about saying decelerated
How do you pronounce decelerated?
Say dih-SEL-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decelerated?
Decelerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: dih · SEL · uh · ray · tid.
Is decelerated 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 /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/ (dih-SEL-uh-ray-tid).