How to pronounce deepen
Say it like DEE-pun. Deepen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
- DEE
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deepen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deepen
American and British speakers say deepen in essentially the same way: /ˈdipən/ in the US and /ˈdiːpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-pun.
What does deepen mean?
- To make deep or deeper“They deepened the well by 200 feet.”
- To make darker or more intense; to darken“The event deepened the prevailing gloom.”
- To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree“News of her death deepened my sorrow.”
Where does deepen come from?
From deep + -en.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with deepen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deepen.
Questions about saying deepen
How do you pronounce deepen?
Say DEE-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipən/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deepen?
Deepen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say deepen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdipən/ and the British form is /ˈdiːpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.