How to Pronounce Devaluation

To pronounce "devaluation", say DEV-al-uat-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DEV-al-uat-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “devaluation”

"devaluation" has 4 syllables: dev-al-uat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does devaluation mean?

noun

  1. The removal or lessening of something's value.
  2. The intentional or deliberate lowering of a currency's value compared to another country's currency or a standard value (e.g. the price of gold).

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Words that rhyme with devaluation

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

devaluingdegradationdowngradingdepreciationstigmaweakeningimpairmentreduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devaluation"?▾

"Devaluation" has 4 syllables: dev · al · uat · ion.

What does "devaluation" mean?▾

Devaluation: The removal or lessening of something's value.

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