How to pronounce deportee
Say it like dee-por-TEE. Deportee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- dee
- por
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deportee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deportee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-paw-TEE.
What does deportee mean?
- A deported person.
Where does deportee come from?
From deport + -ee.
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Words that rhyme with deportee
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Questions about saying deportee
How do you pronounce deportee?
Say dee-por-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdipɔrˈti/. In British English it is /dɪˌpɔːˈti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deportee?
Deportee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: dee · por · TEE.
Is deportee 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 /dɪˌpɔːˈti/ (dih-paw-TEE).