How to pronounce deterred
Say it like dih-TURD. Deterred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURD).
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- dih
- TURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deterred 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.
- TURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of deterred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TURD.
What does deterred mean?
- simple past and past participle of deter How to pronounce deter
Words that rhyme with deterred
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Questions about saying deterred
How do you pronounce deterred?
Say dih-TURD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝd/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deterred?
Deterred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURD). Broken into parts: dih · TURD.
Is deterred pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈtɜːd/ (dih-TURD).