How to pronounce deviated
Say it like DEE-vee-ay-tid. Deviated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- vee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deviated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. 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 deviated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEE-vee-ay-tid.
What does deviated mean?
- simple past and past participle of deviate How to pronounce deviate
Words that rhyme with deviated
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Questions about saying deviated
How do you pronounce deviated?
Say DEE-vee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiviˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdiːviˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deviated?
Deviated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vee · ay · tid.
Is deviated 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 /ˈdiːviˌeɪtɪd/ (DEE-vee-ay-tid).