How to Pronounce Deportation

To pronounce "deportation", say DEP-ort-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deportation”

"deportation" has 4 syllables: dep-ort-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does deportation mean?

noun

  1. The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

Words that rhyme with deportation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

exileexpatriationdeporteebanishmentevictionexpulsionousterousting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deportation"?▾

"Deportation" has 4 syllables: dep · ort · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "deportation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deportation" is /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/.

What does "deportation" mean?▾

Deportation: The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

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