How to pronounce deacons
Say it like DEE-kunz. Deacons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deacons 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.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deacons
American and British speakers say deacons in essentially the same way: /ˈdikənz/ in the US and /ˈdiːkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-kunz.
What does deacons mean?
- plural of deacon How to pronounce deacon
Questions about saying deacons
How do you pronounce deacons?
Say DEE-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdikənz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deacons?
Deacons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say deacons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdikənz/ and the British form is /ˈdiːkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.