How to pronounce dependents
Say it like dih-PEN-dunts. Dependents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- dih
- PEN
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dependents 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.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dependents
American and British speakers say dependents in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpɛndənts/ in the US and /dɪˈpɛndənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PEN-dunts.
What does dependents mean?
- plural of dependent How to pronounce dependent
Questions about saying dependents
How do you pronounce dependents?
Say dih-PEN-dunts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɛndənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɛndənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dependents?
Dependents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: dih · PEN · dunts.
Do Americans and Brits say dependents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpɛndənts/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɛndənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.