How to pronounce deflate
Say it like dih-FLAYT. Deflate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYT).
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- dih
- FLAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflate 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.
- FLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deflate
American and British speakers say deflate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfleɪt/ in the US and /diːˈfleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FLAYT.
What does deflate mean?
- To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre.
- To cause an object to decrease or become smaller in some parameter, e.g. to shrink
- To reduce the amount of available currency or credit and thus lower prices.
Where does deflate come from?
From de- + (in)flate.
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Questions about saying deflate
How do you pronounce deflate?
Say dih-FLAYT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfleɪt/. In British English it is /diːˈfleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflate?
Deflate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAYT). Broken into parts: dih · FLAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say deflate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfleɪt/ and the British form is /diːˈfleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.