How to pronounce depository
Say it like dih-POZ-ih-tor-ee. Depository has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- dih
- POZ
- ih
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depository pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of depository
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- 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-tree.
What does depository mean?
- A place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping, or preservation.
- A trustee; a depositary.“depository library”
Where does depository come from?
From Medieval Latin dēpositōrium, from Latin dēpositum, past participle of dēpōnō.
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Questions about saying depository
How do you pronounce depository?
Say dih-POZ-ih-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑzɪtɔri/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɒzɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depository?
Depository has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: dih · POZ · ih · tor · ee.
Is depository pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dɪˈpɒzɪtri/ (dih-POZ-ih-tree).