How to pronounce depone
Say it like dih-POHN. Depone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHN).
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- dih
- POHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depone 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.
- POHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of depone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-POHN.
What does depone mean?
- To testify, especially in the form of a deposition.
- To take the deposition of; to depose.
Where does depone come from?
From Latin dēpōnō (“lay down, deposit, entrust”).
Words that rhyme with depone
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Questions about saying depone
How do you pronounce depone?
Say dih-POHN. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpoʊn/. In British English it is /dɪˈpəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depone?
Depone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHN). Broken into parts: dih · POHN.
Is depone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈpəʊn/ (dih-POHN).