To pronounce "deletion", say DEL-et-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈliːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"deletion" has 3 syllables: del-et-ion. It rhymes with accretion and depletion, if that helps it stick.
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"Deletion" has 3 syllables: del · et · ion.
The IPA transcription of "deletion" is /dɪˈliːʃən/.
Deletion: An item that has been or will be deleted.
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