How to Pronounce “deprecated”
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- American (US)
- /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
- British (UK)
- /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
- Australian (AU)
- /ˈdep.ɹɪ.kæɪ.tɪd/
What “deprecated” means
adjective — Still working but officially discouraged, and due to be removed.
Example: That function has been deprecated since version 3.
Antonyms: supported
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “deprecated” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "deprecated" mean?
deprecated (adjective): Still working but officially discouraged, and due to be removed. For example — That function has been deprecated since version 3.
How do you pronounce "deprecated" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "deprecated", /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "deprecated"?
/ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ in American English, /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ in British English, /ˈdep.ɹɪ.kæɪ.tɪd/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "deprecated"?
“deprecated” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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