How to pronounce depot
Say it like DEE-poh. Depot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The t is silent and the ending is 'oh': 'DEE-poh' in the US, 'DEP-oh' in Britain.
Depot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of depot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEP-oh.
What does depot mean?
- station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
- a depository for goods“storehouses were built close to the docks”
Where does depot come from?
From French dépôt, from Old French depost, from Medieval Latin dēpositum, from Latin, participle of dēpōnō, dēpōnere.
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Questions about saying depot
How do you pronounce depot?
Say DEE-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depot?
Depot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · poh.
Is depot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɛpəʊ/ (DEP-oh).