How to pronounce depositary
Say it like dih-POZ-ih-ter-ee. Depositary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- dih
- POZ
- ih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depositary 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.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of depositary
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-POZ-ih-tree.
What does depositary mean?
- Acting as the trusted recipient of a deposit.“The hospital was the depositary institution of our monies.”
- One who receives goods or a deposit in trust.
- A place where deposits are kept
Where does depositary come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin dēpositārius.
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Questions about saying depositary
How do you pronounce depositary?
Say dih-POZ-ih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑzɪtɛri/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɒzɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depositary?
Depositary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: dih · POZ · ih · ter · ee.
Is depositary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dɪˈpɒzɪtri/ (dih-POZ-ih-tree).