How to pronounce departments
Say it like dih-PART-munts. Departments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART).
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- dih
- PART
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of departments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAHT-munts.
What does departments mean?
- plural of department How to pronounce department
Words that sound like departments
- department's
Questions about saying departments
How do you pronounce departments?
Say dih-PART-munts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑrtmənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɑːtmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departments?
Departments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART). Broken into parts: dih · PART · munts.
Is departments 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 /dɪˈpɑːtmənts/ (dih-PAHT-munts).
What words sound the same as departments?
Departments sounds the same as department's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.