How to pronounce deposited
Say it like duh-POZ-ih-tid. Deposited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- duh
- POZ
- ih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deposited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deposited
- 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-tid.
What does deposited mean?
- simple past and past participle of deposit How to pronounce deposit
Questions about saying deposited
How do you pronounce deposited?
Say duh-POZ-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /dəˈpɑzɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɒzɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deposited?
Deposited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: duh · POZ · ih · tid.
Is deposited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈpɒzɪtɪd/ (dih-POZ-ih-tid).