The word "depriest" is spelled with two syllables: "de" and "priest." The first syllable is pronounced phonetically as [dɪ], which is similar to saying the word "did" without the "d" sound at the end. The second syllable is pronounced as [priːst], which is the same as saying the word "priest." Together, the word is pronounced [dɪpriːst], with the emphasis on the second syllable. This spelling of "depriest" is a common surname in English-speaking countries.