How to Pronounce Dependents

To pronounce "dependents", say DEP-end-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

DEP-end-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “dependents”

"dependents" has 3 syllables: dep-end-ents. It rhymes with attendants and pendants, if that helps it stick.

What does dependents 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.

Synonyms

dependant

Words that rhyme with dependents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attendantspendantsdefendantssuperintendentsdescendentsdescendantsindependents

Related words

reliantdependantqualifiedinterdependentsubjectsubordinateconditionalmutualist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dependents"?▾

"Dependents" has 3 syllables: dep · end · ents.

What does "dependents" mean?▾

Dependents: One who relies on another for support

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