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