How to pronounce deplume
Say it like dee-PLOOM. Deplume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOOM).
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- dee
- PLOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deplume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PLOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of deplume
American and British speakers say deplume in essentially the same way: /diˈplum/ in the US and /diˈpluːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-PLOOM.
What does deplume mean?
- To strip of feathers or plumage.
- To lay bare; to expose.
- To condense excess water vapor from the flue gas.
Where does deplume come from?
From French déplumer, from Latin dēplūmō, from dē- + plūmō (“to cover with feathers”), from plūma (“feather”).
Words that rhyme with deplume
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Questions about saying deplume
How do you pronounce deplume?
Say dee-PLOOM. The American pronunciation is /diˈplum/. In British English it is /diˈpluːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deplume?
Deplume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOOM). Broken into parts: dee · PLOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say deplume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈplum/ and the British form is /diˈpluːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.