How to pronounce deleted
Say it like dih-LEE-tud. Deleted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈlitəd/dih-LEE-tud
UK British/dɪˈliːtɪd/dih-LEE-tid
- dih
- LEE
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deleted 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deleted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-LEE-tid.
What does deleted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of delete How to pronounce delete
- Having been deleted or eliminated; absent from the final version.
- Killed or murdered.
Words that rhyme with deleted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deleted.
Questions about saying deleted
How do you pronounce deleted?
Say dih-LEE-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlitəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈliːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deleted?
Deleted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: dih · LEE · tud.
Is deleted 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 /dɪˈliːtɪd/ (dih-LEE-tid).