How to pronounce deepens
Say it like DEE-punz. Deepens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- punz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deepens 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.
- punzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deepens
American and British speakers say deepens in essentially the same way: /ˈdipənz/ in the US and /ˈdiːpənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-punz.
What does deepens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deepen How to pronounce deepen
Questions about saying deepens
How do you pronounce deepens?
Say DEE-punz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipənz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deepens?
Deepens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · punz.
Do Americans and Brits say deepens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdipənz/ and the British form is /ˈdiːpənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.