deplore
/dɪˈplɔːr/
Syllables de·plore
Stress de-PLORE
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
plore
/plɔːr/
long or
Meaning
to strongly disapprove of or express regret about something
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(delay) + plore=/plɔːr/(explore)
Example
Many leaders deplore the rise of violence.