How to pronounce developed
Say it like dih-VEL-upt. Developed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
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- dih
- VEL
- upt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Developed 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.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uptKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of developed
American and British speakers say developed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɛləpt/ in the US and /dɪˈvɛləpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VEL-upt.
What does developed mean?
- being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful“the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook”“they have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each”
- (used of societies) having high industrial development“developed countries”
- (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads“condominiums were built on the developed site”
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Questions about saying developed
How do you pronounce developed?
Say dih-VEL-upt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛləpt/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɛləpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in developed?
Developed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: dih · VEL · upt.
Do Americans and Brits say developed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɛləpt/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɛləpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.