How to pronounce denied
Say it like dih-NYDE. Denied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYDE).
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- dih
- NYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denied 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.
- NYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of denied
American and British speakers say denied in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnaɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈnaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NYDE.
What does denied mean?
- simple past and past participle of deny How to pronounce deny
Words that rhyme with denied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of denied.
Questions about saying denied
How do you pronounce denied?
Say dih-NYDE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnaɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈnaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denied?
Denied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYDE). Broken into parts: dih · NYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say denied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnaɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈnaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.