How to pronounce deceiving
Say it like dih-SEE-ving. Deceiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- dih
- SEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceiving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deceiving
American and British speakers say deceiving in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsivɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEE-ving.
What does deceiving mean?
Words that rhyme with deceiving
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Questions about saying deceiving
How do you pronounce deceiving?
Say dih-SEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsivɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceiving?
Deceiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: dih · SEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say deceiving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsivɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.