How to pronounce deprecated
Say it like DEP-rih-kay-tid. Deprecated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- rih
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprecated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deprecated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEP-rih-kay-tid.
What does deprecated mean?
- Strongly disapproved of.
- Belittled; insulted.
- Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.“Foo() has been deprecated; it outputs a debug message and then calls Foo2()”
- simple past and past participle of deprecate How to pronounce deprecate
Where does deprecated come from?
From Latin dēprecātus, past participle of dēprecor (“to pray against (a present or impending evil), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate”), from de (“off”) + precor (“to pray”).
Questions about saying deprecated
How do you pronounce deprecated?
Say DEP-rih-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛprɪkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛprɪkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprecated?
Deprecated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · rih · kay · tid.
Is deprecated 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 /ˈdɛprɪkeɪtɪd/ (DEP-rih-kay-tid).