How to pronounce deportees
Say it like dee-por-TEEZ. Deportees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ).
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- dee
- por
- TEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deportees 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.
- TEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deportees
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-paw-TEEZ.
What does deportees mean?
- plural of deportee How to pronounce deportee
Words that rhyme with deportees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deportees.
Questions about saying deportees
How do you pronounce deportees?
Say dee-por-TEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdipɔrˈtiz/. In British English it is /ˌdiːpɔːˈtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deportees?
Deportees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ). Broken into parts: dee · por · TEEZ.
Is deportees 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 /ˌdiːpɔːˈtiːz/ (dee-paw-TEEZ).