How to Pronounce Derided

To pronounce "derided", say DER-id-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

DER-id-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “derided”

"derided" has 3 syllables: der-id-ed. It rhymes with chided and misguided, if that helps it stick.

What does derided mean?

verb

  1. To harshly mock; ridicule.

Words that rhyme with derided

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chidedmisguideddividedguidedglideddecidedresidedcollidedlopsidedsubdividedconfidedblindsided

Related words

mockedscornedridiculeddisparagedlambastedlampooneddenouncedcriticized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "derided"?▾

"Derided" has 3 syllables: der · id · ed.

What does "derided" mean?▾

Derided: To harshly mock; ridicule.

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