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