DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
deputy
/'dɛpjəti/ · dɛpjəti
Deputy has 3 syllables: dep · u · ty.
dep
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u
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ty
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noun. An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.
noun. A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.
noun. Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.
noun. A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France).
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