How to pronounce deaconess
Say it like dee-kuh-NES. Deaconess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES).
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- dee
- kuh
- NES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deaconess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of deaconess
American and British speakers say deaconess in essentially the same way: /ˌdikəˈnɛs/ in the US and /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kuh-NES.
What does deaconess mean?
- A non-clerical role for women in some churches.
- A female deacon.
- A female servant in the early Christian church.
Where does deaconess come from?
Inherited from Middle English dekenesse; equivalent to deacon + -ess.
Words that rhyme with deaconess
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Questions about saying deaconess
How do you pronounce deaconess?
Say dee-kuh-NES. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikəˈnɛs/. In British English it is /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deaconess?
Deaconess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES). Broken into parts: dee · kuh · NES.
Do Americans and Brits say deaconess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdikəˈnɛs/ and the British form is /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.