How to pronounce depuration
Say it like deh-pyuu-RAY-shun. Depuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- deh
- pyuu
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depuration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAYSay 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 depuration
American and British speakers say depuration in essentially the same way: /dɛpjʊˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /dɛpjʊˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-pyuu-RAY-shun.
What does depuration mean?
- The removal of impurities, especially from bodily fluids; purification, cleansing.
Where does depuration come from?
From French dépuration or Latin deporationem, from depurare (“depurate”).
Words that rhyme with depuration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of depuration.
Questions about saying depuration
How do you pronounce depuration?
Say deh-pyuu-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɛpjʊˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɛpjʊˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depuration?
Depuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: deh · pyuu · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say depuration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛpjʊˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɛpjʊˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.