How to pronounce deport
Say it like dih-PORT. Deport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- dih
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deport 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.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of deport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAWT.
What does deport mean?
- To evict, especially from a country.“Ask her to deport all illegals living in this town without a green card or the appropriate documents that prove their naturalized citizenship.”
Where does deport come from?
Borrowed from French déporter.
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Words that rhyme with deport
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Questions about saying deport
How do you pronounce deport?
Say dih-PORT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deport?
Deport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: dih · PORT.
Is deport 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 /dɪˈpɔːt/ (dih-PAWT).