How to pronounce deafs
Say it like DEFS. Deafs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deafs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of deafs
American and British speakers say deafs in essentially the same way: /dɛfs/ in the US and /dɛfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEFS.
What does deafs mean?
- plural of deaf How to pronounce deaf
Questions about saying deafs
How do you pronounce deafs?
Say DEFS. The American pronunciation is /dɛfs/. In British English it is /dɛfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deafs?
Deafs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEFS.
Do Americans and Brits say deafs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛfs/ and the British form is /dɛfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.