How to Pronounce deteriorate
Language: English (from Latin) IPA: /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
Pronunciation explanation
dih-TEER-ee-uh-rate. Five syllables. Often incorrectly said as "de-TEER-ee-ate" (dropping a syllable). The "-ior-" sequence requires an extra syllable: TEER + ee + uh + rate.
Practice tip
dih-TEER-ee-uh-rate. Five syllables. Don't drop the "ee-uh" in the middle.
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