How to pronounce deputies
Say it like DEP-yuh-teez. Deputies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- yuh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deputies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deputies
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEP-yuh-teez.
What does deputies mean?
- plural of deputy How to pronounce deputy
Questions about saying deputies
How do you pronounce deputies?
Say DEP-yuh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛpjətiz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛpjʊtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deputies?
Deputies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · yuh · teez.
Is deputies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛpjʊtiz/ (DEP-yuh-teez).