How to pronounce deceiver
Say it like dih-SEE-ver. Deceiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- dih
- SEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceiver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deceiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SEE-vuh.
What does deceiver mean?
- A person who lies or deceives.
- Another name for Satan.
Where does deceiver come from?
Inherited from Middle English deceyvour, from Anglo-Norman decevour; by surface analysis, deceive + -er.
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Words that rhyme with deceiver
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Questions about saying deceiver
How do you pronounce deceiver?
Say dih-SEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsivɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceiver?
Deceiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: dih · SEE · ver.
Is deceiver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈsiːvə/ (dih-SEE-vuh).