How to Pronounce Deepen

To pronounce "deepen", say DEEP-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdiːpən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdiːpən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deepen”

"deepen" has 2 syllables: deep-en. It rhymes with trepan and cheapen, if that helps it stick.

What does deepen mean?

verb

  1. To make deep or deeper

    “They deepened the well by 200 feet.”

  2. To make darker or more intense; to darken

    “The event deepened the prevailing gloom.”

Synonyms

depthen

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Words that rhyme with deepen

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trepancheapensteepeneappen

Related words

intensifyheightenchangecompounddepthdeepintensifyingintensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deepen"?▾

"Deepen" has 2 syllables: deep · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "deepen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deepen" is /ˈdiːpən/.

What does "deepen" mean?▾

Deepen: To make deep or deeper

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