How to pronounce dehumidifier
Say it like dee-hyoo-MID-uh-fy-er. Dehumidifier has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MID).
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- dee
- hyoo
- MID
- uh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dehumidifier 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.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dehumidifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-hyoo-MID-ih-fy-yuh.
What does dehumidifier mean?
- A device for removing the moisture content from air
Where does dehumidifier come from?
From dehumidify + -er.
Questions about saying dehumidifier
How do you pronounce dehumidifier?
Say dee-hyoo-MID-uh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /dihjuˈmɪdəfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dehumidifier?
Dehumidifier has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MID). Broken into parts: dee · hyoo · MID · uh · fy · er.
Is dehumidifier 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 /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪjə/ (dee-hyoo-MID-ih-fy-yuh).