How to Pronounce Dereliction

To pronounce "dereliction", say DER-el-ict-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dereliction”

"dereliction" has 4 syllables: der-el-ict-ion. It rhymes with conviction and affliction, if that helps it stick.

What does dereliction mean?

noun

  1. Willful neglect of one's duty.

    “The new soldier did not clean his cabin and was scolded for dereliction and disobedience.”

  2. The act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned.

Words that rhyme with dereliction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convictionafflictioncontradictiondepictionbenedictionrestrictionfrictiondictionjurisdictioninflictionconstrictionaddiction

Related words

delinquencyneglectnegligencefailurecarelessnessomissionnoncompliancemisconduct

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dereliction"?▾

"Dereliction" has 4 syllables: der · el · ict · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dereliction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dereliction" is /dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/.

What does "dereliction" mean?▾

Dereliction: Willful neglect of one's duty.

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