How to pronounce dep
Say it like DEP. Dep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dep
American and British speakers say dep in essentially the same way: /dɛp/ in the US and /dɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEP.
What does dep mean?
- A deposition.“Don't worry too much if they don’t give us everything we need in their rog answers; we'll fill the gaps in dep.”
- A deputy.
- A dépanneur.
- To deputize.
- depart or departs
- deposed
Words that rhyme with dep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dep.
Questions about saying dep
How do you pronounce dep?
Say DEP. The American pronunciation is /dɛp/. In British English it is /dɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dep?
Dep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEP.
Do Americans and Brits say dep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛp/ and the British form is /dɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.