English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Derived Pronunciation
Derived is pronounced der-YVD, IPA /dɝˈaɪvd/.
der-YVD
US /dɝˈaɪvd/ · UK /dɪˈraɪvd/
Syllables: der · YVD (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb (past tense and past participle of derive): Obtained or developed from a particular source.
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Derived in a Sentence
- The dye is derived from the root of the plant.
- She derived real pleasure from the work.
- Most of the vocabulary is derived from Latin.
Common Mispronunciations of Derived
Not DEE-ryvd
The force goes to the end, on RYVD, and the opening de reduces almost to nothing.
Not duh-RY-vid
Two beats, since the ed adds only a d. A third beat would need a t or a d sound in front of it, as in divided.
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