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delactation

/diːˌlækˈteɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
delac-ta-tion
IPA
/diːˌlækˈteɪʃən/
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of weaning.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From de- + Latin lactāre (“to suck milk”), lactātiō (see lactation), from lac (“milk”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /diːˌlækˈteɪʃən/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

delactate

Questions

How do you pronounce delactation?
The recorded pronunciation is /diːˌlækˈteɪʃən/.
What does delactation mean?
The act of weaning.
Where does delactation come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce delactation

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