English pronunciation
How to pronounce “deep”
Phonetic spelling
DEEP
IPA /ˈdip/
Syllable stress
deep
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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.