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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable dep
  • 6 letters
Syllables
dep-u-ty: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: DEP-u-ty.
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛpjəti/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as dep-uty.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide deputy into syllables?

deputy divides as dep-u-ty. dep-u-ty: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in deputy?

Deputy has 3 syllables (dep-u-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in deputy?

The stressed syllable in deputy is dep. The 1st syllable is stressed: DEP-u-ty.

How do you pronounce deputy?

/ˈdɛpjəti/ in American English.