How to pronounce deadfall
Say it like DED-fahl. Deadfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- fahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadfall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of deadfall
American and British speakers say deadfall in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdfɑl/ in the US and /ˈdɛdfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-fawl.
What does deadfall mean?
- Coarse woody debris; deadwood.
- A fallen tree.
- A kind of trap for animals, consisting of a heavy board or log that falls on to the prey.
Where does deadfall come from?
From dead + fall.
Questions about saying deadfall
How do you pronounce deadfall?
Say DED-fahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdfɑl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadfall?
Deadfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · fahl.
Do Americans and Brits say deadfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdfɑl/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.