depletion
/dɪˈpliːʃən/
Syllables de·ple·tion
Stress de-PLE-tion
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
ple
/pliː/
magic e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the reduction or exhaustion of a resource
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(depend) + ple=/pliː/(please) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The depletion of natural resources is a global concern.