How to pronounce desecrated
Say it like dez-uh-KRAY-tid. Desecrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY).
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- dez
- uh
- KRAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desecrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of desecrated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dez-uh-KRAY-tid.
What does desecrated mean?
- Having been desecrated or violated.
- simple past and past participle of desecrate How to pronounce desecrate
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Words that rhyme with desecrated
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Questions about saying desecrated
How do you pronounce desecrated?
Say dez-uh-KRAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɛzəˈkreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɛzəˈkreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desecrated?
Desecrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY). Broken into parts: dez · uh · KRAY · tid.
Is desecrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɛzəˈkreɪtɪd/ (dez-uh-KRAY-tid).