How to pronounce deplete
Say it like dih-PLEET. Deplete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEET).
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- dih
- PLEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deplete 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.
- PLEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deplete
American and British speakers say deplete in essentially the same way: /dɪˈplit/ in the US and /dɪˈpliːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PLEET.
What does deplete mean?
- To reduce the amount of; to remove (a substance from something)“The winter storm quickly depleted the salt supply of the county.”
- To expend or separate a reactant.
- To reduce the amount of a substance with a medication or medical procedure or due to a illness.“Certain medications can deplete vitamin D.”
Where does deplete come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēplētus (“empty”), from depleō.
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Words that rhyme with deplete
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Questions about saying deplete
How do you pronounce deplete?
Say dih-PLEET. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈplit/. In British English it is /dɪˈpliːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deplete?
Deplete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEET). Broken into parts: dih · PLEET.
Do Americans and Brits say deplete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈplit/ and the British form is /dɪˈpliːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.