To pronounce "deactivation", say DEACT-iv-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
deactivation
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DEACT-iv-at-ion
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"deactivation" has 4 syllables: deact-iv-at-ion. It rhymes with reactivation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deactivation" has 4 syllables: deact · iv · at · ion.
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