How to Pronounce Deposit

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈpɒzɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deposit”

"deposit" has 3 syllables: dep-os-it. It rhymes with posit and composite, if that helps it stick.

What does deposit mean?

noun

  1. Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
  2. That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.

verb

  1. To lay down; to place; to put.

    “A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.”

  2. To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.

    “to deposit goods in a warehouse”

Antonyms

withdrawal

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Words that rhyme with deposit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

positcompositecloset

Related words

sedimentalluviationsedimentationwedgesticklodgefixpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deposit"?▾

"Deposit" has 3 syllables: dep · os · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "deposit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deposit" is /dɪˈpɒzɪt/.

What does "deposit" mean?▾

Deposit: Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

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