How to pronounce depart
Say it like dih-PART. Depart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART).
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- dih
- PART
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of depart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAHT.
What does depart mean?
- move away from a place into another direction“Go away before I start to cry”“The train departs at noon”
- be at variance with; be out of line with
- leave“The family took off for Florida”
Where does depart come from?
From Old French departir, from Late Latin departiō (“to divide”), from dē- (“away from”) + partiō (“part, divide”).
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Questions about saying depart
How do you pronounce depart?
Say dih-PART. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑrt/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depart?
Depart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART). Broken into parts: dih · PART.
Is depart 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 /dɪˈpɑːt/ (dih-PAHT).