How to pronounce dilapidation
Say it like duh-lap-uh-DAY-shun. Dilapidation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAY).
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- duh
- lap
- uh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilapidation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 dilapidation
American and British speakers say dilapidation in essentially the same way: /dəˌlæpəˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /dəˌlæpəˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-lap-uh-DAY-shun.
What does dilapidation mean?
- The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.
- The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.
- Ecclesiastical waste: impairing of church property by an incumbent, through neglect or intentionally.
Where does dilapidation come from?
From dilapidate.
Words that rhyme with dilapidation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dilapidation.
Questions about saying dilapidation
How do you pronounce dilapidation?
Say duh-lap-uh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dəˌlæpəˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dəˌlæpəˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilapidation?
Dilapidation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAY). Broken into parts: duh · lap · uh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dilapidation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˌlæpəˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dəˌlæpəˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.