How to Pronounce Deflating

To pronounce "deflating", say DEFL-at-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DEFL-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deflating”

"deflating" has 3 syllables: defl-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does deflating mean?

verb

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

Antonyms

inflate

Words that rhyme with deflating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

puncturedeflationdeflatorsinflatingdeflationaryunderinflateddistendinginflates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deflating"?▾

"Deflating" has 3 syllables: defl · at · ing.

What does "deflating" mean?▾

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

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