How to pronounce deceivable
Say it like dih-SEE-vuh-bul. Deceivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- dih
- SEE
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceivable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deceivable
American and British speakers say deceivable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsivəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈsiːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEE-vuh-bul.
What does deceivable mean?
- Able to be deceived; gullible.
Where does deceivable come from?
Inherited from Middle English deceyvable (“deceptive, misleading”), from Anglo-Norman decevable; equivalent to deceive + -able.
Words that rhyme with deceivable
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Questions about saying deceivable
How do you pronounce deceivable?
Say dih-SEE-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsivəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈsiːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceivable?
Deceivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: dih · SEE · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say deceivable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsivəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈsiːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.