How to pronounce departures
Say it like dih-PAR-cherz. Departures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- dih
- PAR
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of departures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAH-chuz.
What does departures mean?
- plural of departure How to pronounce departure
Questions about saying departures
How do you pronounce departures?
Say dih-PAR-cherz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑrtʃɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɑːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departures?
Departures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: dih · PAR · cherz.
Is departures 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 /dɪˈpɑːtʃəz/ (dih-PAH-chuz).