How to Pronounce "deeper"
word
/ˈdipɝ/
DEE-pur
/dˈiːpɐ/
DEE-puh
Definition
The comparative form of 'deep'. It means going farther down, farther inside, or being stronger, more serious, or more thoughtful than something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdipɝ/
British English
/dˈiːpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEE-pur
UK
DEE-puh
Listen in Context
The river is deeper here than near the bridge.
We need a deeper box for these bottles.
His voice became deeper as he got older.
After talking to her, I realized the problem was deeper than I thought.