How to pronounce deplore
Say it like dih-PLOR. Deplore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOR).
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- dih
- PLOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deplore 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.
- PLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of deplore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PLAW.
What does deplore mean?
- To bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for.“I deplore my neighbor for having lost his job.”
- To condemn; to express strong disapproval of.“I deplore how you treated him at the party.”
Where does deplore come from?
From Middle French déplorer, from Old French deplorer, from Latin dēplōrāre (“to lament over, bewail”), from dē- + plōrāre (“to wail, weep aloud”); origin uncertain.
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Questions about saying deplore
How do you pronounce deplore?
Say dih-PLOR. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈploʊr/. In British English it is /dɪˈplɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deplore?
Deplore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOR). Broken into parts: dih · PLOR.
Is deplore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈplɔː/ (dih-PLAW).