To pronounce "departures", say DEP-art-ur-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"departures" has 4 syllables: dep-art-ur-es. It rhymes with archers and marchers, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The departure was scheduled for noon.”
“There are several significant departures, however, from current practice.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Departures" has 4 syllables: dep · art · ur · es.
Departures: The act of departing or something that has departed.
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