How to Pronounce Depleting

To pronounce "depleting", say DEPL-et-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

DEPL-et-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “depleting”

"depleting" has 3 syllables: depl-et-ing. It rhymes with fleeting and bleating, if that helps it stick.

What does depleting 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

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Words that rhyme with depleting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fleetingbleatingmeetingcheatingmetingbeatingheatingcompetingretreatingovereatingpleatingtweeting

Related words

eatconsumeexhaustcfcschlorofluorocarbonsdestroying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depleting"?▾

"Depleting" has 3 syllables: depl · et · ing.

What does "depleting" mean?▾

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

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