How to pronounce deranged
Say it like dih-RAYNJD. Deranged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJD).
- dih
- RAYNJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deranged 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.
- RAYNJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deranged
American and British speakers say deranged in essentially the same way: /dɪˈreɪndʒd/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪndʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAYNJD.
What does deranged mean?
- Disturbed or upset, especially mentally.
- Insane.
- Malfunctioning or inoperative.
- simple past and past participle of derange How to pronounce derange
Where does deranged come from?
Borrowed from French dérangé.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with deranged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deranged.
Questions about saying deranged
How do you pronounce deranged?
Say dih-RAYNJD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈreɪndʒd/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪndʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deranged?
Deranged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJD). Broken into parts: dih · RAYNJD.
Do Americans and Brits say deranged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈreɪndʒd/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪndʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.