How to pronounce depender
Say it like dih-PEN-der. Depender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- dih
- PEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depender 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PEN-duh.
What does depender mean?
- An agent that depends on another agent, the dependee; the subject of a dependency, a dependent (used in agent-oriented programming)
Where does depender come from?
From depend + -er (agent noun suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dependent
- dependant
Questions about saying depender
How do you pronounce depender?
Say dih-PEN-der. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɛndər/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depender?
Depender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: dih · PEN · der.
Is depender 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 /dɪˈpɛndə/ (dih-PEN-duh).