How to pronounce depositor
Say it like duh-POZ-ih-ter. Depositor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- duh
- POZ
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depositor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of depositor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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: duh-POZ-ih-tuh.
What does depositor mean?
- A person who makes a deposit, especially a deposit of money in a bank.
Where does depositor come from?
From deposit + -or.
Questions about saying depositor
How do you pronounce depositor?
Say duh-POZ-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /dəˈpɑzɪtɚ/. In British English it is /dəˈpɒzɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depositor?
Depositor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: duh · POZ · ih · ter.
Is depositor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dəˈpɒzɪtə/ (duh-POZ-ih-tuh).