How to pronounce depositions
Say it like dep-uh-ZISH-unz. Depositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- dep
- uh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depositions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depositions
American and British speakers say depositions in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-uh-ZISH-unz.
What does depositions mean?
- plural of deposition How to pronounce deposition
Questions about saying depositions
How do you pronounce depositions?
Say dep-uh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depositions?
Depositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: dep · uh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say depositions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.