To pronounce "dilapidated", say DIL-ap-id-at-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DIL-ap-id-at-ed
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"dilapidated" has 5 syllables: dil-ap-id-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dilapidated" has 5 syllables: dil · ap · id · at · ed.
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