How to pronounce depositional
Say it like dep-uh-ZISH-uh-nul. Depositional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- dep
- uh
- ZISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depositional 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depositional
American and British speakers say depositional in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-uh-ZISH-uh-nul.
What does depositional mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or in the nature of a deposit or a deposition.
Where does depositional come from?
From deposition + -al.
Words that rhyme with depositional
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Questions about saying depositional
How do you pronounce depositional?
Say dep-uh-ZISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depositional?
Depositional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: dep · uh · ZISH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say depositional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.