How to pronounce dilapidated
Say it like duh-LAP-uh-day-tid. Dilapidated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP).
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- duh
- LAP
- uh
- day
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilapidated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive 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 dilapidated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-LAP-ih-day-tud.
What does dilapidated mean?
- simple past and past participle of dilapidate How to pronounce dilapidate
- Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.
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Questions about saying dilapidated
How do you pronounce dilapidated?
Say duh-LAP-uh-day-tid. The American pronunciation is /dəˈlæpəˌdeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilapidated?
Dilapidated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP). Broken into parts: duh · LAP · uh · day · tid.
Is dilapidated 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 /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ (dih-LAP-ih-day-tud).