How to pronounce deflation
Say it like dih-FLAY-shun. Deflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- dih
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deflation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deflation
American and British speakers say deflation in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FLAY-shun.
What does deflation mean?
- An act or instance of deflating.“The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans.”
- A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
- An economic contraction.
Where does deflation come from?
From deflate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with deflation
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Questions about saying deflation
How do you pronounce deflation?
Say dih-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deflation?
Deflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: dih · FLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deflation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈfleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.