How to pronounce deception
Say it like dih-SEP-shun. Deception has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
- dih
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deception 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deception
American and British speakers say deception in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEP-shun.
What does deception mean?
- An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.“deliberate deception”
Where does deception come from?
From Middle English decepcioun, from Old French decepcion, from Latin dēcipiō (“to deceive”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- imposition
- hype
- deceit
- misrepresentation
- dissembling
- dissimulation
- magic trick
- conjuring trick
Words that rhyme with deception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deception.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- misperception
- preconception
Questions about saying deception
How do you pronounce deception?
Say dih-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deception?
Deception has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: dih · SEP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deception the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.