How to Pronounce Dilapidation

To pronounce "dilapidation", say DIL-ap-id-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dilapidation”

"dilapidation" has 5 syllables: dil-ap-id-at-ion. It rhymes with elapidation, if that helps it stick.

What does dilapidation mean?

noun

  1. The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.
  2. The act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or intentionally.

Words that rhyme with dilapidation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elapidation

Related words

ruindecrepitudeunregardedagedepreciationdegradationdeclinedehancement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dilapidation"?▾

"Dilapidation" has 5 syllables: dil · ap · id · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dilapidation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dilapidation" is /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "dilapidation" mean?▾

Dilapidation: The state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined.

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