How to Pronounce "dear departed"
expression
ˈdɪɹ/ /dɪˈpɑɹtɪd
DEER di-PAR-tid
dˈiə/ /dɪpˈɑːtɪd
DEER di-PAH-tid
Definition
A polite or affectionate way to refer to a loved one who has died.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪɹ/ /dɪˈpɑɹtɪd
British English
dˈiə/ /dɪpˈɑːtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEER di-PAR-tid
UK
DEER di-PAH-tid
Listen in Context
We gathered to remember our dear departed.
She often talks about her dear departed with great love.
A photo of my dear departed sits on my desk.
We toasted to our dear departed at the family dinner.