To pronounce "deteriorated", say DET-er-ior-at-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
deteriorated
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DET-er-ior-at-ed
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"deteriorated" has 5 syllables: det-er-ior-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deteriorated" has 5 syllables: det · er · ior · at · ed.
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