How to pronounce derange
Say it like dee-RAYNJ. Derange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJ).
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- dee
- RAYNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derange 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.
- RAYNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of derange
American and British speakers say derange in essentially the same way: /diˈreɪndʒ/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAYNJ.
What does derange mean?
- To cause (someone) to go insane or become deranged.
- To cause disorder in (something); to distort from its ideal state.
- To cause to malfunction or become inoperative.
Where does derange come from?
From French déranger, from Old French desrengier (“throw into disorder”), from des- + rengier (“to put into line”), from reng (“line, row”), from a Germanic source.
Words that rhyme with derange
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derange.
Questions about saying derange
How do you pronounce derange?
Say dee-RAYNJ. The American pronunciation is /diˈreɪndʒ/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derange?
Derange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJ). Broken into parts: dee · RAYNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say derange the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈreɪndʒ/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.