How to pronounce deceivingly
Say it like dih-SEE-ving-lee. Deceivingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- dih
- SEE
- ving
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceivingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deceivingly
American and British speakers say deceivingly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsivɪŋli/ in the US and /dɪˈsiːvɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEE-ving-lee.
What does deceivingly mean?
- In a deceiving manner.
Where does deceivingly come from?
From deceiving + -ly.
Questions about saying deceivingly
How do you pronounce deceivingly?
Say dih-SEE-ving-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsivɪŋli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsiːvɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceivingly?
Deceivingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: dih · SEE · ving · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say deceivingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsivɪŋli/ and the British form is /dɪˈsiːvɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.