How to Pronounce Deforestation

To pronounce "deforestation", say DEF-or-est-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deforestation”

"deforestation" has 5 syllables: def-or-est-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does deforestation mean?

noun

  1. The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.
  2. A transformation to eliminate intermediate data structures within a program.

Antonyms

afforestationreforestation

Words that rhyme with deforestation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

disforestationafforestationreforestationforestryforestloggingdesertificationfelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deforestation"?▾

"Deforestation" has 5 syllables: def · or · est · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "deforestation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deforestation" is /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/.

What does "deforestation" mean?▾

Deforestation: The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.

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