How to Pronounce Derelicts

To pronounce "derelicts", say DER-el-icts — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DER-el-icts

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💡 Tip for remembering “derelicts”

"derelicts" has 3 syllables: der-el-icts. It rhymes with nix and fix, if that helps it stick.

What does derelicts mean?

noun

  1. Property abandoned by its former owner, especially a ship abandoned at sea.
  2. An abandoned or forsaken person; an outcast.

Words that rhyme with derelicts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixcontradictsmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstricks

Related words

forsakendelinquentneglectfulremissnegligentvagrantsderelictionsdereliction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "derelicts"?▾

"Derelicts" has 3 syllables: der · el · icts.

What does "derelicts" mean?▾

Derelicts: Property abandoned by its former owner, especially a ship abandoned at sea.

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