How to Pronounce Depart

To pronounce "depart", say DEP-art — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈpɑːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “depart”

"depart" has 2 syllables: dep-art. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.

What does depart mean?

noun

  1. Division; separation, as of compound substances.
  2. A going away; departure.

verb

  1. To leave.
  2. To set out on a journey.

Synonyms

deviatedigressdivergesidetrackstragglevaryleave

Antonyms

arrivecomestayconformlive

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Words that rhyme with depart

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imparttartpartdartsmartstartsweetheartheartartapartcounterpartcart

Related words

leavequitdivergestragglestray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depart"?▾

"Depart" has 2 syllables: dep · art.

What is the IPA transcription of "depart"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depart" is /dɪˈpɑːt/.

What does "depart" mean?▾

Depart: Division; separation, as of compound substances.

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