English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Dealt Pronunciation
Dealt is pronounced DELT, IPA /ˈdɛlt/.
DELT
US /ˈdɛlt/ · UK /ˈdɛlt/
Syllables: DELT (1 syllable)
verb (past tense and past participle of deal): Handed out cards, or handled a situation or a problem.
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Dealt in a Sentence
- She dealt the cards quickly.
- He dealt with every complaint himself.
- The blow was dealt before anyone could move.
Common Mispronunciations of Dealt
Not DEELT
Deal keeps its long ee and this form throws it away, exactly as feel gives felt and kneel gives knelt.
Not DELT-id
No ed is spoken on the end. This is already the past form and takes nothing further.
Tip: Dealt with is the phrase it turns up in most, and dealed is not a word at all.
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