How to pronounce desiccated
Say it like DES-uh-kay-tud. Desiccated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- uh
- kay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desiccated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desiccated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DES-ih-kay-tud.
What does desiccated mean?
Questions about saying desiccated
How do you pronounce desiccated?
Say DES-uh-kay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsəkeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desiccated?
Desiccated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · uh · kay · tud.
Is desiccated 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 /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtəd/ (DES-ih-kay-tud).