How to Pronounce Dependent

To pronounce "dependent", say DEP-end-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɛndənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dependent”

"dependent" has 3 syllables: dep-end-ent. It rhymes with resplendent and transcendent, if that helps it stick.

What does dependent mean?

noun

  1. One who relies on another for support

    “With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all.”

  2. (grammar) An element in phrase or clause structure that is not the head. Includes complements, modifiers and determiners.

adjective

  1. Relying upon; depending upon.

    “At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition.”

  2. Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.

Synonyms

dependant

Antonyms

independent

Words that rhyme with dependent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

resplendenttranscendentindependentascendantpendantattendantsplendentdescendantinterdependentdescendentsuperintendentsuperintendant

Related words

reliantdependantqualifiedinterdependentsubjectsubordinateconditionalmutualist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dependent"?▾

"Dependent" has 3 syllables: dep · end · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "dependent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dependent" is /dɪˈpɛndənt/.

What does "dependent" mean?▾

Dependent: One who relies on another for support

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