How to pronounce demethylated
Say it like dee-METH-uh-lay-tud. Demethylated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH).
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- dee
- METH
- uh
- lay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demethylated 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.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demethylated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-METH-uh-lay-tud.
What does demethylated mean?
- simple past and past participle of demethylate
- That has been subjected to demethylation.
Questions about saying demethylated
How do you pronounce demethylated?
Say dee-METH-uh-lay-tud. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɛθəleɪtəd/. In British English it is /diːˈmɛθəleɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demethylated?
Demethylated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH). Broken into parts: dee · METH · uh · lay · tud.
Is demethylated 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 /diːˈmɛθəleɪtəd/ (dee-METH-uh-lay-tud).