How to pronounce deciphered
Say it like dih-SY-ferd. Deciphered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- dih
- SY
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deciphered 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deciphered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SY-fud.
What does deciphered mean?
- simple past and past participle of decipher How to pronounce decipher
Questions about saying deciphered
How do you pronounce deciphered?
Say dih-SY-ferd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsaɪfɚd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deciphered?
Deciphered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: dih · SY · ferd.
Is deciphered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈsaɪfəd/ (dih-SY-fud).