How to pronounce deletion
Say it like dih-LEE-shun. Deletion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- dih
- LEE
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deletion 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deletion
American and British speakers say deletion in essentially the same way: /dɪˈliʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈliːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LEE-shun.
What does deletion mean?
- An item that has been or will be deleted.
- The act of deleting.“The file contained errors that required deletion.”
- A mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome.“A genetic deletion caused the disorder.”
Where does deletion come from?
From Latin dēlētiōnem (“destruction, effacement”), from the past-participle stem of dēlēre (“to blot out, destroy, efface”).
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Words that rhyme with deletion
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Questions about saying deletion
How do you pronounce deletion?
Say dih-LEE-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈliʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈliːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deletion?
Deletion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: dih · LEE · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deletion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈliʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈliːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.