How to pronounce deputation
Say it like dep-yoo-TAY-shun. Deputation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- dep
- yoo
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deputation 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deputation
American and British speakers say deputation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛpjuˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-yoo-TAY-shun.
What does deputation mean?
- The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
- The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.“The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.”
- Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.
Where does deputation come from?
From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.
Words that rhyme with deputation
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Questions about saying deputation
How do you pronounce deputation?
Say dep-yoo-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛpjuˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deputation?
Deputation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: dep · yoo · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deputation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛpjuˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.