How to pronounce depredation
Say it like dep-ruh-DAY-shun. Depredation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- dep
- ruh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depredation 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay 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 depredation
American and British speakers say depredation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-ruh-DAY-shun.
What does depredation mean?
- An act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder.
- A raid or predatory attack.
Where does depredation come from?
From Middle French déprédation, from Latin depraedatio.
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Words that rhyme with depredation
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Questions about saying depredation
How do you pronounce depredation?
Say dep-ruh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depredation?
Depredation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: dep · ruh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say depredation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛprəˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.