How to pronounce deportment
Say it like dih-PORT-munt. Deportment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- dih
- PORT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deportment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deportment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAWT-munt.
What does deportment mean?
- Bearing; manner of presenting oneself.“Her deportment impressed her interviewers.”
- Conduct; public behavior.“Their deportment changed visibly as the policeman approached.”
- Apparent level of schooling or training.“His academic deportment did not match his degree record.”
Where does deportment come from?
From Late Middle French deportement (French déportement).
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Questions about saying deportment
How do you pronounce deportment?
Say dih-PORT-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɔrtmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɔːtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deportment?
Deportment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: dih · PORT · munt.
Is deportment 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 /dɪˈpɔːtmənt/ (dih-PAWT-munt).