How to pronounce declared
Say it like dih-KLAIRD. Declared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIRD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈklɛrd/dih-KLAIRD
UK British/dɪˈklɛəd/dih-KLAIRD
- dih
- KLAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declared 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.
- KLAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of declared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-KLAIRD.
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Questions about saying declared
How do you pronounce declared?
Say dih-KLAIRD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklɛrd/. In British English it is /dɪˈklɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declared?
Declared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIRD). Broken into parts: dih · KLAIRD.
Is declared 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 /dɪˈklɛəd/ (dih-KLAIRD).