How to pronounce derides
Say it like dih-RYDZ. Derides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYDZ).
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- dih
- RYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derides 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.
- RYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of derides
American and British speakers say derides in essentially the same way: /dɪˈraɪdz/ in the US and /dɪˈraɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RYDZ.
What does derides mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deride How to pronounce deride
Words that rhyme with derides
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derides.
Questions about saying derides
How do you pronounce derides?
Say dih-RYDZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈraɪdz/. In British English it is /dɪˈraɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derides?
Derides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYDZ). Broken into parts: dih · RYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say derides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈraɪdz/ and the British form is /dɪˈraɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.