How to Pronounce Deranged

To pronounce "deranged", say DER-ang-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deranged”

"deranged" has 3 syllables: der-ang-ed. It rhymes with estranged and changed, if that helps it stick.

What does deranged mean?

verb

  1. (chiefly passive) To cause (someone) to go insane or become deranged.
  2. To cause disorder in (something); to distort from its ideal state.

adjective

  1. Disturbed or upset, especially mentally
  2. Insane

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Words that rhyme with deranged

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estrangedchangedarrangedrangedunchangedrearrangedshortchangedprearrangedexchanged

Related words

crazedinsanehalf-crazedunhingedpsychocrazymadnessbarmy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deranged"?▾

"Deranged" has 3 syllables: der · ang · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "deranged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deranged" is /dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/.

What does "deranged" mean?▾

Deranged: (chiefly passive) To cause (someone) to go insane or become deranged.

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