How to pronounce deputy
Say it like DEP-yuh-tee. Deputy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- yuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deputy 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deputy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEP-yuh-tee.
What does deputy mean?
- someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
- an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
- a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
Where does deputy come from?
From French député, from Late Latin dēputātus (“appointed”).
Questions about saying deputy
How do you pronounce deputy?
Say DEP-yuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛpjəti/. In British English it is /ˈdɛpjʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deputy?
Deputy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · yuh · tee.
Is deputy 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 /ˈdɛpjʊti/ (DEP-yuh-tee).