How to pronounce deportations
Say it like dee-por-TAY-shunz. Deportations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- dee
- por
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deportations 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.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deportations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-paw-TAY-shunz.
What does deportations mean?
- plural of deportation How to pronounce deportation
Words that rhyme with deportations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deportations.
Questions about saying deportations
How do you pronounce deportations?
Say dee-por-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdipɔrˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdiːpɔːˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deportations?
Deportations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: dee · por · TAY · shunz.
Is deportations 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 /ˌdiːpɔːˈteɪʃənz/ (dee-paw-TAY-shunz).