How to pronounce deceit
deceit
/dəˈsiːt/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /dɪˈsiːt/.
Deceit, sound by sound
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /iː/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
Words that rhyme with deceit
More words with the /iː/ sound
- jeanne/dʒiːn/
- quay/kiː/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- focaccia/fəʊˈkɑːtʃiːə/
- charcuterie/ˈʃɑːrkʊtriː/
- zebra/ˈziːbrə/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- stephen/ˈstiːvən/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce deceit?
Deceit is pronounced /dəˈsiːt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /dɪˈsiːt/, is also used.
How many syllables are in deceit?
Deceit has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in deceit?
The second syllable: /dəˈsiːt/.
What rhymes with deceit?
suite, wheat, receipt.