How to Pronounce Depletes

To pronounce "depletes", say DEPL-et-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DEPL-et-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “depletes”

"depletes" has 3 syllables: depl-et-es. It rhymes with seats and sweets, if that helps it stick.

What does depletes mean?

verb

  1. To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.

    “Certain medications can deplete vitamin D.”

  2. To reduce by destroying or consuming the vital powers of; to exhaust, as a country of its strength or resources, a treasury of money, etc.

Antonyms

replenish

Words that rhyme with depletes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seatssweetseatssheetscleatsteatsmeetsdeceitsbleatsheatstreatsgreets

Related words

eatconsumeexhaustdrainsemptiesexhausts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depletes"?▾

"Depletes" has 3 syllables: depl · et · es.

What does "depletes" mean?▾

Depletes: To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.

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