How to pronounce deuterated
Say it like DYOO-tuh-ray-tid. Deuterated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO).
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- DYOO
- tuh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deuterated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. 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 deuterated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DYOO-tuh-ray-tid.
What does deuterated mean?
- Describing a chemical compound which has had some of its normal hydrogen (protium) replaced with the heavy isotope deuterium.
- simple past and past participle of deuterate
Questions about saying deuterated
How do you pronounce deuterated?
Say DYOO-tuh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjutəreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːtəreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deuterated?
Deuterated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO). Broken into parts: DYOO · tuh · ray · tid.
Is deuterated 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 /ˈdjuːtəreɪtɪd/ (DYOO-tuh-ray-tid).