How to pronounce depleted
Say it like dih-PLEE-tid. Depleted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE).
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- dih
- PLEE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depleted 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.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of depleted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-PLEE-tud.
What does depleted mean?
- Used up, expended; of which nothing is left.“The depleted aerosol can spray no more since there was no propellant left.”
- simple past and past participle of deplete How to pronounce deplete
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Words that rhyme with depleted
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Questions about saying depleted
How do you pronounce depleted?
Say dih-PLEE-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈplitɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈpliːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depleted?
Depleted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE). Broken into parts: dih · PLEE · tid.
Is depleted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈpliːtəd/ (dih-PLEE-tud).