How to pronounce deprecation
Say it like dep-rih-KAY-shun. Deprecation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- dep
- rih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprecation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- depGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay 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 deprecation
American and British speakers say deprecation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-rih-KAY-shun.
What does deprecation mean?
- The act of deprecating.
- A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
- An entreaty for a pardon; a petitioning.
Where does deprecation come from?
From Middle French deprecation (French: déprécation), from Latin dēprecātiōnem, from dēprecātiō (“deprecation, invocation”), from dēprecor (“to avert, warn off; to deprecate”).
Words that rhyme with deprecation
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Questions about saying deprecation
How do you pronounce deprecation?
Say dep-rih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprecation?
Deprecation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: dep · rih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deprecation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.