How to pronounce departed
Say it like dih-PAR-tid. Departed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- dih
- PAR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departed 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.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of departed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAH-tid.
What does departed mean?
- someone who is no longer alive“I wonder what the dead person would have done”
- well in the past; former“bygone days”“dreams of foregone times”
- dead“he is deceased”“our dear departed friend”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with departed
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Questions about saying departed
How do you pronounce departed?
Say dih-PAR-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departed?
Departed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: dih · PAR · tid.
Is departed 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 /dɪˈpɑːtɪd/ (dih-PAH-tid).