How to pronounce denatured
Say it like dih-NAY-cherd. Denatured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- dih
- NAY
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denatured 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.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of denatured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-NAY-chud.
What does denatured mean?
- Having been deprived of its nature, having had its nature changed.
- Of alcohol: made undrinkable by adding a toxin or unpalatable substance, but still useful as a fuel or solvent. Traditionally achieved by the addition of methanol (wood alcohol) to ethanol (grain alcohol).
- simple past and past participle of denature How to pronounce denature
Where does denatured come from?
From denature + -ed.
Questions about saying denatured
How do you pronounce denatured?
Say dih-NAY-cherd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈneɪtʃɚd/. In British English it is /dɪˈneɪtʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denatured?
Denatured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: dih · NAY · cherd.
Is denatured 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 /dɪˈneɪtʃəd/ (dih-NAY-chud).