How to pronounce deprecable
Say it like DEP-ruh-kuh-bul. Deprecable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- ruh
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprecable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deprecable
American and British speakers say deprecable in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛprəkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈdɛprəkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEP-ruh-kuh-bul.
What does deprecable mean?
- That may or should be deprecated.
Where does deprecable come from?
Latin deprecabilis (“exorable”).
Questions about saying deprecable
How do you pronounce deprecable?
Say DEP-ruh-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛprəkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛprəkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprecable?
Deprecable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · ruh · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say deprecable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛprəkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɛprəkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.