English pronunciation

How to pronounce “deep

Phonetic spelling

DEEP

IPA /ˈdip/

Syllable stress

deep

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

How do you spell “deep”?

d e e p

deep” is spelled D-E-E-P. It is pronounced DEEP, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I took a deep breath before diving into the pool.

  • She fell into a deep sleep after a long day.

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