How to pronounce deeper
Say it like DEE-per. Deeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deeper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEE-puh.
What does deeper mean?
- comparative form of deep: more deep How to pronounce deep
Words that rhyme with deeper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deeper.
Questions about saying deeper
How do you pronounce deeper?
Say DEE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deeper?
Deeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · per.
Is deeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdiːpə/ (DEE-puh).