How to pronounce deel
Say it like DEEL. Deel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deel
American and British speakers say deel in essentially the same way: /dil/ in the US and /diːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEL.
What does deel mean?
- A traditional Mongolian cloak, traditionally worn with a sash.
Words that rhyme with deel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deel.
Words that sound like deel
Questions about saying deel
How do you pronounce deel?
Say DEEL. The American pronunciation is /dil/. In British English it is /diːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deel?
Deel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say deel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dil/ and the British form is /diːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as deel?
Deel sounds the same as deal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.