How to pronounce deceivably
Say it like dih-SEE-vuh-blee. Deceivably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- dih
- SEE
- vuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceivably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deceivably
American and British speakers say deceivably in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsivəbli/ in the US and /dɪˈsiːvəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEE-vuh-blee.
What does deceivably mean?
- In a deceivable way; gullibly, ingenuously.
Where does deceivably come from?
From deceivable + -ly, perhaps continuing Middle English deceyvably (“deceptively”).
Words that rhyme with deceivably
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Questions about saying deceivably
How do you pronounce deceivably?
Say dih-SEE-vuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsivəbli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsiːvəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceivably?
Deceivably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: dih · SEE · vuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say deceivably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsivəbli/ and the British form is /dɪˈsiːvəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.