How to pronounce deposits
Say it like duh-POZ-its. Deposits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- duh
- POZ
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deposits 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.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deposits
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-POZ-its.
What does deposits mean?
- plural of deposit How to pronounce deposit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deposit How to pronounce deposit
Questions about saying deposits
How do you pronounce deposits?
Say duh-POZ-its. The American pronunciation is /dəˈpɑzɪts/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɒzɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deposits?
Deposits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: duh · POZ · its.
Is deposits pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈpɒzɪts/ (dih-POZ-its).