How to Pronounce Depositary

To pronounce "depositary", say DEP-os-it-ary — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “depositary”

"depositary" has 4 syllables: dep-os-it-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does depositary mean?

noun

  1. One who receives a deposit in trust
  2. A place where deposits are kept

adjective

  1. Acting as the trusted recipient of a deposit

    “The hospital was the depositary institution of our monies.”

Synonyms

trusteedepository

Words that rhyme with depositary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

depositionaldepositingdepositoryconsigneebaileetrusteecustodiancustodial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depositary"?▾

"Depositary" has 4 syllables: dep · os · it · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "depositary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depositary" is /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/.

What does "depositary" mean?▾

Depositary: One who receives a deposit in trust

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