How to Pronounce Deplores

To pronounce "deplores", say DEPL-or-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-or-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “deplores”

"deplores" has 3 syllables: depl-or-es. It rhymes with corps and drawers, if that helps it stick.

What does deplores mean?

verb

  1. To bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for.

    “I deplore my neighbour for having lost his job.”

  2. To condemn; to express strong disapproval of.

    “I deplore how you treated him at the party.”

Synonyms

bewailcondemn

Words that rhyme with deplores

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corpsdrawersscoresyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoorsrestoresborsabhorspours

Related words

lamentbemoanbewailregretapologizesbemoanscomplainscondemn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deplores"?▾

"Deplores" has 3 syllables: depl · or · es.

What does "deplores" mean?▾

Deplores: To bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for.

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