How to pronounce depict
Say it like dih-PIKT. Depict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIKT).
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- dih
- PIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depict 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.
- PIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of depict
American and British speakers say depict in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpɪkt/ in the US and /dɪˈpɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PIKT.
What does depict mean?
- To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
Where does depict come from?
From Middle English depicten, from Latin dēpictus, from dēpingō.
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Words that rhyme with depict
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Questions about saying depict
How do you pronounce depict?
Say dih-PIKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɪkt/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depict?
Depict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIKT). Broken into parts: dih · PIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say depict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpɪkt/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.