How to pronounce deflated
Say it like dih-FLAY-tid. Deflated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- dih
- FLAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflated 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.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 deflated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-FLAY-tid.
What does deflated mean?
- Empty of all the air or gas that was or could be inside.
- Disappointed; depressed, especially after having been hopeful or in high spirits.
- Reduced or lowered.
- simple past and past participle of deflate How to pronounce deflate
Words that rhyme with deflated
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Questions about saying deflated
How do you pronounce deflated?
Say dih-FLAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflated?
Deflated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: dih · FLAY · tid.
Is deflated 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 /dɪˈfleɪtɪd/ (dih-FLAY-tid).