How to Pronounce Depredation

To pronounce "depredation", say DEPR-ed-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “depredation”

"depredation" has 4 syllables: depr-ed-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does depredation mean?

noun

  1. An act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder.
  2. A raid or predatory attack.

Words that rhyme with depredation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

predationpreyingpillageplunderplunderinglootingrobberypillaging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depredation"?▾

"Depredation" has 4 syllables: depr · ed · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "depredation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depredation" is /ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/.

What does "depredation" mean?▾

Depredation: An act of consuming agricultural resources (crops, livestock), especially as plunder.

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