How to pronounce departs
Say it like dih-PARTS. Departs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PARTS).
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- dih
- PARTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departs 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.
- PARTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of departs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAHTS.
What does departs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of depart How to pronounce depart
Words that rhyme with departs
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Questions about saying departs
How do you pronounce departs?
Say dih-PARTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑrts/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departs?
Departs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PARTS). Broken into parts: dih · PARTS.
Is departs 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 /dɪˈpɑːts/ (dih-PAHTS).