How to pronounce depletion
Say it like dih-PLEE-shun. Depletion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE).
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- dih
- PLEE
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depletion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depletion
American and British speakers say depletion in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpliʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈpliːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PLEE-shun.
What does depletion mean?
- The act of depleting, or the state of being depleted; exhaustion.
- The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.
- gradual expense or use of natural resources over time.
Where does depletion come from?
Borrowed from Latin depletio, depletionem, from depleō.
Words that rhyme with depletion
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Questions about saying depletion
How do you pronounce depletion?
Say dih-PLEE-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpliʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈpliːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depletion?
Depletion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE). Broken into parts: dih · PLEE · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say depletion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpliʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈpliːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.