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