How to Pronounce “deprecate”

American (US)

/ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/

British (UK)

/ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/

verb — To express disapproval of, protest or plead against.

Example: They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “deprecate” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “deprecate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "deprecate" mean?

deprecate (verb): To express disapproval of, protest or plead against. For example — They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people.

How do you pronounce "deprecate" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/. British English: /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "deprecate"?

/ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/ in American English, /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "deprecate"?

“deprecate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.