How to pronounce deacon
Say it like DEE-kun. Deacon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deacon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deacon
American and British speakers say deacon in essentially the same way: /ˈdikən/ in the US and /ˈdiːkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-kun.
What does deacon mean?
- A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
- A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.
- An ordained clergyperson usually serving a year prior to being ordained presbyter, though in some cases they remain a permanent deacon.
- To ordain to the diaconate.
- For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
- To kill a calf shortly after birth.
Words that rhyme with deacon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deacon.
Questions about saying deacon
How do you pronounce deacon?
Say DEE-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdikən/. In British English it is /ˈdiːkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deacon?
Deacon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say deacon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdikən/ and the British form is /ˈdiːkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.