How to pronounce deposition
Say it like dep-uh-ZISH-un. Deposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- dep
- uh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- depGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deposition
American and British speakers say deposition in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-uh-ZISH-un.
What does deposition mean?
- the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
- (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office
- the act of putting something somewhere
Where does deposition come from?
From Middle English deposicion, from Old French deposicion (French déposition), from Latin depositio.
Words that rhyme with deposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deposition.
Questions about saying deposition
How do you pronounce deposition?
Say dep-uh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deposition?
Deposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: dep · uh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say deposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.