How to Pronounce Depletion

To pronounce "depletion", say DEPL-et-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpliːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈpliːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “depletion”

"depletion" has 3 syllables: depl-et-ion. It rhymes with accretion and excretion, if that helps it stick.

What does depletion mean?

noun

  1. The act of depleting, or the state of being depleted; exhaustion.
  2. The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.

Words that rhyme with depletion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accretionexcretiondeletionsecretioncompletionvenetiancarburetiondieciancretiangrecian

Related words

exhaustionburnoutshrinkagefatigueexhausteddiminishingdeclinedecrease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depletion"?▾

"Depletion" has 3 syllables: depl · et · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "depletion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depletion" is /dɪˈpliːʃən/.

What does "depletion" mean?▾

Depletion: The act of depleting, or the state of being depleted; exhaustion.

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