How to pronounce dependant
Say it like dih-PEN-dunt. Dependant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- dih
- PEN
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dependant 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dependant
American and British speakers say dependant in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpɛndənt/ in the US and /dɪˈpɛndənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PEN-dunt.
What does dependant mean?
- UK and Commonwealth standard spelling of dependent.
Words that rhyme with dependant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dependant.
- independent
- dependent
- defendant
- superintendent
- attendant
- descendant
- transcendent
- ascendant
- resplendent
- interdependent
Words that sound like dependant
Questions about saying dependant
How do you pronounce dependant?
Say dih-PEN-dunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɛndənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dependant?
Dependant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: dih · PEN · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say dependant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpɛndənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɛndənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dependant?
Dependant sounds the same as dependent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.