How to pronounce depilation
Say it like dep-ih-LAY-shun. Depilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- dep
- ih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depilation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- depKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay 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 depilation
American and British speakers say depilation in essentially the same way: /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-ih-LAY-shun.
What does depilation mean?
- The process of stripping hair from the skin so as to make it smooth; unhairing; hair removal.
- The removal of hair, wool or bristles from the body.
Where does depilation come from?
From depilate + -ation.
Words that rhyme with depilation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of depilation.
Questions about saying depilation
How do you pronounce depilation?
Say dep-ih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depilation?
Depilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: dep · ih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say depilation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.