How to Pronounce Depose

To pronounce "depose", say DEP-os-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

depose

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈpəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “depose”

"depose" has 3 syllables: dep-os-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does depose mean?

verb

To put down; to lay down; to deposit; to lay aside; to put away.
To remove (a leader) from (high) office, without killing the incumbent.
“A deposed monarch may go into exile as pretender to the lost throne, hoping to be restored in a subsequent revolution.”

Synonyms

declare

Antonyms

restore

Words that rhyme with depose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repose close compose pose impose expose oppose juxtapose disclose propose interpose transpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depose"?▾

"Depose" has 3 syllables: dep · os · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "depose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depose" is /dɪˈpəʊz/.

What does "depose" mean?▾

Depose: To put down; to lay down; to deposit; to lay aside; to put away.

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