How to pronounce desegregated
Say it like dih-SEG-rih-gay-tid. Desegregated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEG).
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- dih
- SEG
- rih
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desegregated 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.
- SEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gayGive this part a little weight. 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 desegregated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SEG-rih-gay-tid.
What does desegregated mean?
- simple past and past participle of desegregate How to pronounce desegregate
Questions about saying desegregated
How do you pronounce desegregated?
Say dih-SEG-rih-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desegregated?
Desegregated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEG). Broken into parts: dih · SEG · rih · gay · tid.
Is desegregated 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 /dɪˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/ (dih-SEG-rih-gay-tid).