How to pronounce depletes
Say it like dih-PLEETS. Depletes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEETS).
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- dih
- PLEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depletes 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.
- PLEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of depletes
American and British speakers say depletes in essentially the same way: /dɪˈplits/ in the US and /dɪˈpliːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PLEETS.
What does depletes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deplete How to pronounce deplete
Words that rhyme with depletes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of depletes.
Questions about saying depletes
How do you pronounce depletes?
Say dih-PLEETS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈplits/. In British English it is /dɪˈpliːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depletes?
Depletes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEETS). Broken into parts: dih · PLEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say depletes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈplits/ and the British form is /dɪˈpliːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.