How to pronounce "departure"

departure

Noun
American
/dɪˈpɑrtʃər/

Syllable Breakdown

de part ure

How natives say departure

British
/dɪˈpɑːtʃə/

Syllable Breakdown

de part ure

How natives say departure

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'de' as in 'di'.

  • Emphasize 'part' with an open 'a' sound.

  • End with 'ure' pronounced like 'jer'.

Common Mistakes

  • dee-par-cha (de-part-ure)

  • dee-par-ture (de-part-ure)

  • dip-ar-ture (de-part-ure)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'de' as in 'di'.

  • Emphasize 'part' with a long 'a' sound.

  • End with 'ure' pronounced like 'chuh'.

common mistakes

  • dee-par-cha (de-part-ure)

  • dee-par-ture (de-part-ure)

  • dip-ar-ture (de-part-ure)

FAQ

Why is the 'ture' pronounced like 'cher'?

The 'ture' ending in English often combines to sound like 'cher' or 'chuh'.

Is the 'de' in departure stressed?

No, the main stress is on 'part'.

Is the American and British pronunciation very different?

Mainly in the vowel sound in 'part' which is longer in British English.

Definition

departure

The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.

Word Family

depart

/dɪˈpɑrt/

verb

To leave, especially on a journey.

Example: We depart at noon.

arrival

/əˈraɪvəl/

noun

The act of coming to a place.

Example: Her arrival was on time.

departed

/dɪˈpɑrtɪd/

adjective

Having left.

Example: The departed train is on track 3.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The 'ure' in departure vs. lack of ending in depart.

Beginning 'de-' vs. initial 'a' sound of arrival.

The 'ure' ending vs. 'ed' ending in departed.

Pro Tips

Master the 'ture' sound

Focus on blending 't' and 'ure' into 'cher' smoothly.

Use stress wisely

Remember to stress 'part' to pronounce the word correctly.

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/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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