How to pronounce deceived
Say it like dih-SEEVD. Deceived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD).
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- dih
- SEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceived 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.
- SEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deceived
American and British speakers say deceived in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsivd/ in the US and /dɪˈsiːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEEVD.
What does deceived mean?
- simple past and past participle of deceive How to pronounce deceive
Words that rhyme with deceived
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Questions about saying deceived
How do you pronounce deceived?
Say dih-SEEVD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsivd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsiːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceived?
Deceived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD). Broken into parts: dih · SEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say deceived the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsivd/ and the British form is /dɪˈsiːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.