How to Pronounce Deposition

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deposition”

"deposition" has 4 syllables: dep-os-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does deposition mean?

noun

  1. The removal of someone from office.
  2. The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.

Synonyms

desublimation

Antonyms

corrosionerosionsublimation

Words that rhyme with deposition

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

attestationaffidavitdethronementdepositlodgementcustodybenefitevidence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deposition"?▾

"Deposition" has 4 syllables: dep · os · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "deposition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deposition" is /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/.

What does "deposition" mean?▾

Deposition: The removal of someone from office.

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