How to pronounce deceptively
Say it like dih-SEP-tiv-lee. Deceptively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce deceptively. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dih
- SEP
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deceptively 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.
- tivKeep 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 deceptively
American and British speakers say deceptively in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEP-tiv-lee.
What does deceptively mean?
- In a deceptive manner; misleadingly.
- Actually but not apparently.
- Apparently but not actually.
Where does deceptively come from?
From deceptive + -ly.
Questions about saying deceptively
How do you pronounce deceptively?
Say dih-SEP-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deceptively?
Deceptively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: dih · SEP · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say deceptively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.