How to pronounce deceptionist
Say it like dih-SEP-shuh-nist. Deceptionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- dih
- SEP
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceptionist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deceptionist
American and British speakers say deceptionist in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEP-shuh-nist.
What does deceptionist mean?
- One who deceives; a deceiver.
- A proponent of deceptionism.
Where does deceptionist come from?
deception + -ist.
Words that rhyme with deceptionist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deceptionist.
Questions about saying deceptionist
How do you pronounce deceptionist?
Say dih-SEP-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceptionist?
Deceptionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: dih · SEP · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say deceptionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.