How to pronounce deglaze
Say it like dee-GLAYZ. Deglaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAYZ).
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- dee
- GLAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deglaze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GLAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deglaze
American and British speakers say deglaze in essentially the same way: /diˈɡleɪz/ in the US and /diːˈɡleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-GLAYZ.
What does deglaze mean?
- To remove glaze from.
- To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal.
- To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking.
Where does deglaze come from?
From de- (“to remove from”) + glaze.
Words that rhyme with deglaze
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Questions about saying deglaze
How do you pronounce deglaze?
Say dee-GLAYZ. The American pronunciation is /diˈɡleɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈɡleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deglaze?
Deglaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAYZ). Broken into parts: dee · GLAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say deglaze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈɡleɪz/ and the British form is /diːˈɡleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.