How to pronounce deponent
Say it like dih-POH-nunt. Deponent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- dih
- POH
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deponent 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deponent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-POH-nunt.
What does deponent mean?
- Having an active meaning, but conjugating as though it were being used with a different voice (such as the passive).
- A witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her.
- A deponent verb.
Where does deponent come from?
From Latin dēpōnēns (“laying aside”), the present active participle of dēpōnō (“lay aside”), from dē- + pōnō (“put, place”).
Words that rhyme with deponent
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Questions about saying deponent
How do you pronounce deponent?
Say dih-POH-nunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpoʊnənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈpəʊnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deponent?
Deponent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: dih · POH · nunt.
Is deponent 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 /dɪˈpəʊnənt/ (dih-POH-nunt).