How to pronounce deluged
Say it like DEL-yoojd. Deluged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- yoojd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deluged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yoojdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of deluged
American and British speakers say deluged in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛljudʒd/ in the US and /ˈdɛljuːdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-yoojd.
What does deluged mean?
- simple past and past participle of deluge How to pronounce deluge
Questions about saying deluged
How do you pronounce deluged?
Say DEL-yoojd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛljudʒd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛljuːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deluged?
Deluged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · yoojd.
Do Americans and Brits say deluged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛljudʒd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛljuːdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.