English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Depletion Pronunciation
Depletion is pronounced di-PLEE-shuhn, IPA /dɪˈpliʃən/.
di-PLEE-shuhn
US /dɪˈpliʃən/ · UK /dɪˈpliːʃən/
Syllables: di · PLEE · shuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The using up of a supply of something until little of it is left.
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Depletion in a Sentence
- Depletion of the aquifer has gone on for decades.
- The report tracks the depletion of fish stocks.
- Stock depletion over Christmas is expected.
Common Mispronunciations of Depletion
Not di-PLE-shuhn
Deplete holds a long ee and the noun keeps it, which many related pairs do not.
Not dee-PLEE-shuhn
That opening is a weak di with no length in it.
Tip: Depletion, completion and deletion all rhyme and all keep the long ee.
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