How to Pronounce "deluge"
word
ˈdɛɫjudʒ
DEL-yoohj
dˈɛljuːdʒ
DEL-yooj
Definition
A deluge is a sudden, very heavy flood or downpour of rain. It can also mean an overwhelming amount of something, like messages or work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛɫjudʒ
British English
dˈɛljuːdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEL-yoohj
UK
DEL-yooj
Listen in Context
A heavy deluge flooded the town last night.
After the announcement, there was a deluge of questions.
The farmers hoped the deluge would end soon.
My inbox is a mess—I got a deluge of emails after the meeting.