How to Pronounce Deluge

To pronounce "deluge", say DEL-ug-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deluge

"deluge" has 3 syllables: del-ug-e.

What does deluge mean?

noun

  1. A great flood or rain.

    The deluge continued for hours, drenching the land and slowing traffic to a halt.

  2. An overwhelming amount of something; anything that overwhelms or causes great destruction.

    The rock concert was a deluge of sound.

verb

  1. To flood with water.

    Some areas were deluged with a month's worth of rain in 24 hours.

  2. To overwhelm.

    After the announcement, they were deluged with requests for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deluge"?

"Deluge" has 3 syllables: del · ug · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deluge"?

The IPA transcription of "deluge" is /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/.

What does "deluge" mean?

Deluge: A great flood or rain.

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