How to Pronounce Deflate

To pronounce "deflate", say DEFL-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /diːˈfleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/diːˈfleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deflate”

"deflate" has 3 syllables: defl-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does deflate mean?

verb

To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre
To cause an object to decrease or become smaller in some parameter, e.g. to shrink

Antonyms

inflate

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Words that rhyme with deflate

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deflate"?▾

"Deflate" has 3 syllables: defl · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deflate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deflate" is /diːˈfleɪt/.

What does "deflate" mean?▾

Deflate: To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre

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