How to pronounce deplumation
Say it like dee-ploo-MAY-shun. Deplumation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- dee
- ploo
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deplumation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- plooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deplumation
American and British speakers say deplumation in essentially the same way: /ˌdipluˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːpluːˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-ploo-MAY-shun.
What does deplumation mean?
- The stripping or falling off of plumes or feathers.
- Loss of the eyelashes due to disease of the eyelids.
- The stripping of someone's symbol(s) of status and prestige; humiliation.
Words that rhyme with deplumation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deplumation.
Questions about saying deplumation
How do you pronounce deplumation?
Say dee-ploo-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdipluˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːpluːˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deplumation?
Deplumation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: dee · ploo · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deplumation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdipluˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːpluːˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.