How to Pronounce Deep

To pronounce "deep", say DEEP — one syllable, IPA /diːp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

deep

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying deep, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

4

Letters

/diːp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deep”

"deep" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with creep and weep, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: diep — easy to mix up when writing.

What does deep mean?

noun

  1. (with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.

    “creatures of the deep”

  2. (with "the") A silent time; quiet isolation.

    “the deep of night”

adjective

  1. (of a physical distance) Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards.
  2. (intellectual, social) Complex, involved.

adverb

  1. Deeply.

Synonyms

heavymeaningfulprofoundlowlow-pitchedbrightrichvivid

Antonyms

frivolouslightshallowsuperficialhigh

Words that rhyme with deep

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

creepweepsweepkeeppeepreapleapsteepheapseepclepesleep

Related words

profoundbroadwidelargedistantreconditeheavybig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deep"?▾

"Deep" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "deep"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deep" is /diːp/.

What does "deep" mean?▾

Deep: (with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “deep” in the full dictionary →