How to pronounce dereliction
Say it like der-ih-LIK-shun. Dereliction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIK).
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- der
- ih
- LIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dereliction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dereliction
American and British speakers say dereliction in essentially the same way: /dɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/ in the US and /dɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: der-ih-LIK-shun.
What does dereliction mean?
- Willful neglect of one's duty.“The new soldier did not clean his cabin and was scolded for dereliction and disobedience.”
- The act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned.
- Land gained from the water by a change of water-line.
Where does dereliction come from?
From Latin dērelictiō (“neglect, abandonment”), from dērelinquō (“to neglect, abandon”), from dē- + re- + linquō (“to leave”).
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Words that rhyme with dereliction
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Questions about saying dereliction
How do you pronounce dereliction?
Say der-ih-LIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/. In British English it is /dɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dereliction?
Dereliction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIK). Broken into parts: der · ih · LIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dereliction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/ and the British form is /dɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.