How to pronounce deselect
Say it like dee-suh-LEKT. Deselect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEKT).
- dee
- suh
- LEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deselect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of deselect
American and British speakers say deselect in essentially the same way: /ˌdisəˈlɛkt/ in the US and /ˌdiːsəˈlɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-suh-LEKT.
What does deselect mean?
- To not select; to rule out of selection.
- To reject (an incumbent) as a party's candidate for a forthcoming election.
- To remove from an existing selection.“Make sure you deselect any files you wish to keep before proceeding with the deletion.”
Where does deselect come from?
From de- + select.
Words that rhyme with deselect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deselect.
Questions about saying deselect
How do you pronounce deselect?
Say dee-suh-LEKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdisəˈlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˌdiːsəˈlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deselect?
Deselect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEKT). Broken into parts: dee · suh · LEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say deselect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdisəˈlɛkt/ and the British form is /ˌdiːsəˈlɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.