How to pronounce deforested
Say it like dih-FOR-ih-stud. Deforested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- dih
- FOR
- ih
- stud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deforested 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- studKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deforested
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-FOR-ih-stud.
What does deforested mean?
- simple past and past participle of deforest How to pronounce deforest
- Of or pertaining to deforestation.
Questions about saying deforested
How do you pronounce deforested?
Say dih-FOR-ih-stud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɑrɪstəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɒrɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deforested?
Deforested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: dih · FOR · ih · stud.
Is deforested pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈfɒrɪstəd/ (dih-FOR-ih-stud).