How to pronounce

Deteriorate

/dɪtɪɹiɝeɪt/

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US English

/dɪtɪɹiɝeɪt/

Active

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UK English

/dɪtɪɹiɝeɪt/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

di · TEER · i · o · rate

Often say 'di-TEER-ee-ate' with too many 'ee' sounds.

Say 'TEER' in the middle, like shedding a tear.

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