How to Pronounce "depositions"
word
ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz
dep-uh-ZISH-unz
dˌɛpəsˈɪʃənz
dep-uh-SISH-unz
Definition
'Depositions' refers to formal statements given under oath, often in court cases. It can also mean the process where materials build up over time, such as sediment in geology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənz
British English
dˌɛpəsˈɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dep-uh-ZISH-unz
UK
dep-uh-SISH-unz
Listen in Context
The lawyer read several depositions during the trial.
Scientists study depositions of sand at the river delta.
All depositions must be taken under oath.
The flood left strange depositions along the riverbanks.