How to pronounce deride
Say it like duh-RYDE. Deride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYDE).
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- duh
- RYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deride
American and British speakers say deride in essentially the same way: /dəˈraɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RYDE.
What does deride mean?
- To laugh at or mock (someone or something) harshly; to ridicule, to scorn.
Words that rhyme with deride
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deride.
Questions about saying deride
How do you pronounce deride?
Say duh-RYDE. The American pronunciation is /dəˈraɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deride?
Deride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYDE). Broken into parts: duh · RYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say deride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈraɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.