How to pronounce

Deteriorate

/dɪtɪɹiɝeɪt/

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US English

/dɪtɪɹiɝeɪt/

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UK English

/dɪtɪɹiɝeɪt/

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Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

de · TE · ri · o · rate

Stressing the first syllable, 'de-', instead of the second.

A TEAR in your coat makes it deTEriorate.

Practice Speaking

Accent

Tap the mic, say “deteriorate”, then stop.

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