Derelict

How many syllables in Derelict?

derelict has 3 syllables

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derelict

Definition of Derelict

abandoned or deserted, especially by the owner or occupant; neglectful of duty; delinquent; a person without a home, job, or property

How should Derelict divide into syllables

There are three syllables in the word 'derelict'. The first syllable 'de' has one vowel 'e' and one consonant 'd'. The second syllable 're' has one vowel 'e' and one consonant 'r'. The third syllable 'lict' has two vowels 'i' and 'e' and three consonants 'l', 'c', and 't'.

Part of Speech - Derelict

Adjective

The old house on the corner is derelict and needs to be torn down.

Noun

The derelict on the street corner asked for spare change.

Verb

The landlord derelicted his duty to maintain the property.

Sentences with Derelict

The old, derelict building was a danger to the community.
The landlord was derelict in his duty to fix the leaky roof.
The derelict on the corner was asking for spare change.
The abandoned house had a derelict look to it.
The homeless man was living a derelict life on the streets.

Quotes with Derelict

The derelict buildings stood as a testament to the city's neglect.
She felt like a derelict ship, lost at sea.
The derelict factory was now a breeding ground for crime and decay.
The derelict house was haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants.
The derelict ship lay stranded on the shore, a symbol of man's folly.

Number of characters in Derelict

8 ( d, e, r, e, l, i, c, t )

Unique letters in Derelict

7 ( d, e, r, l, i, c, t )

Derelict Backwards

tcilered

Phonetic Transcription of Derelict

IPA (International): ˈderʌˌlɪkt

ARA (American): ˈdɛrʌˌlɪkt

EPA (English): ˈderʌˌlɪkt

DEH-RAH-LIH-KT

More Derelict Synonyms

r

Derelict Rhymes

cmudict

addict

interdict

perfect

maastricht

benedict