Devaluation

Definition of Devaluation

The act of reducing the value of a currency in relation to other currencies.

How should Devaluation divide into syllables

The word 'devaluation' has 5 syllables. The syllables are 'de', 'va', 'lu', 'a', and 'tion'. The vowels in this word are 'e', 'a', 'u', 'a', and 'io', and the consonants are 'd', 'v', 'l', and 't'.

Part of Speech - Devaluation

The devaluation of the currency led to higher prices for imported goods.

Sentences with Devaluation

• The devaluation of the currency made it more expensive to travel abroad.
• The government announced a devaluation of the national currency.
• Investors were worried about the potential devaluation of their assets.
• The devaluation of the company's stock caused a decline in its market value.
• Devaluation can affect the purchasing power of consumers.
• The devaluation of the currency hurt the economy.
• Countries sometimes devalue their currencies to boost exports.
• The devaluation of the dollar made imported goods more expensive.
• Some people argue that devaluation can help improve trade balances.
• The devaluation of the currency had a negative impact on foreign investments.

Quotes with Devaluation

• "Devaluation always produces a boom and the temporary illusion of prosperity." - Paul Craig Roberts
• "Devaluation may be necessary at times, but it is always a confession of impotence." - Ludwig Erhard
• "Devaluation is the deliberate reduction in the official exchange rate." - W. Arthur Lewis
• "Devaluation may be the only way to keep afloat in a sea of inflation." - Jerry Voorhis
• "Devaluation is a way to cheat your creditors." - John Hull

Number of characters in Devaluation

11 ( d, e, v, a, l, u, a, t, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Devaluation

10 ( d, e, v, a, l, u, t, i, o, n )

Devaluation Backwards

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Phonetic Transcription of Devaluation

IPA (International): dɪˌvælju:ˈeɪʃʌn

ARA (American): dɪˌvæljuˈeʃʌn

EPA (English): dɪˌvælju:ˈeɪʃʌn

DIH-VAE-LYUW-EY-SHAH-N

Phonetic Transcription of Devaluation

IPA (International): ˌdi:vælju:ˈeɪʃʌn

ARA (American): ˌdivæljuˈeʃʌn

EPA (English): ˌdi:vælju:ˈeɪʃʌn

DIY-VAE-LYUW-EY-SHAH-N